Special Education Aide - Rogers, United States - Rogers ISD

Rogers ISD
Rogers ISD
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Rogers, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Special Education Aide
Wage/Hour Status:Nonexempt


Reports to:

Principal and teacher(s)
Pay Grade:

Dept

/School:

High School


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


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


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:


  • 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.
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