CES: Special Education Aide - Crosby, Texas

Job Title: Special Education Aide (ICS) · Reports to: Principal/Special Ed Director and Teacher(s · Days to Work: /10 Months · Pay Grade: C/T:1 ($ $ Depends on Yrs of Experience · Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt · Dept./School: Crosby Elementary School · Date Revised: /5/03:11/1/ ...

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Aide (ICS)

Reports to: Principal/Special Ed Director and Teacher(s

Days to Work: /10 Months

Pay Grade: C/T:1 ($ $ Depends on Yrs of Experience

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Dept./School: Crosby Elementary School

Date Revised: /5/03:11/1/11:05/2020; 06/2023

Report Date: November 04,

In-House applicants must complete the online internal application process 

All substitutes for Crosby ISD, if applying for a full time job, MUST complete an External Application 

 

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Application process for Certificate is after hire)
• 48 College Hours or Pass CISD District Test

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, diapering and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student 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 teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Equipment Used:

• Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students.
• Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statues- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM 2100  Crosby, Texas 77532.

An Equal Opportunity Employer