Pre-K Instructional Aide

Special Education Aide

Contract Days: 187

Primary Purpose: Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to use physical restraint Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instruction Knowledge of general office equipment Experience: Two years of experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in board policy.
• Observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Educators Code of Ethics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Equipment Used: Uses wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audio-visual equipment.

Working Conditions: Mental Demands: Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to use physical restraint. Physically demanding, frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

District Benefits: Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance State Personal Leave Days Local Sick Leave Days Texas Teachers Retirement System