Paraprofessional - Special Education Aide Job Coach

186 Special Education Aide Contact Information Stephen Davis Email: stephen.davis@wylieisd.net Primary Purpose: Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in the educational setting. Assist with 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 equivalent Valid Texas instructional aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work well with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Knowledge of general office equipment Experience: Some experience in instruction or training preferred. Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Support: 1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. 2. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups. 3. Assist students at assigned work site with performing assigned job responsibilities. 4. As designated by the supervising teacher, appropriately fade support to students at work sites so that students perform assigned job responsibilities successfully and independently. 5. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom. 6. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. 7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. 8. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. Student Management: 9. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. 10. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. 11. Assist students with physical or behavioral disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning. Other: 12. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. 13. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned. 14. Maintain confidentiality of student information. 15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, printer and audiovisual equipment. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion: Moderate walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Special Education Aide

Contact Information

Stephen Davis

Email: stephen.davis@wylieisd.net

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in the educational setting. Assist with 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 equivalent

Valid Texas instructional aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience in instruction or training preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support:

1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

2. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

3. Assist students at assigned work site with performing assigned job responsibilities.

4. As designated by the supervising teacher, appropriately fade support to students at work sites so that students perform assigned job responsibilities successfully and independently.

5. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

6. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

8. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Student Management:

9. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

10. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

11. Assist students with physical or behavioral disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.

Other:

12. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

13. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

14. Maintain confidentiality of student information.

15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, printer and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress