Aide - Special Ed - Aspire in London

Location: Brook Avenue Elementary

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt/At-Will

Reports To: Principal & Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade/Days: 203/187 Days

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: June 2017

Primary Purpose: Assist Special Education teacher in implementing student IEP’s. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Associate’s degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning or Paraprofessional Institute Certificate; Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability/willingness to work with children with disabilities; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children; Ability to remain calm in stressful situations; Ability to adapt to changes in routine and needs of students; Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; Ability to use basic job-related equipment (computer, projector, copier, scanner, etc.); Ability to work with and effectively communicate with diverse groups.
• Experience: Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement and progress monitor student IEP’s under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly learning environment.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Collect data daily, keep administrative records, and prepare required reports under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Assist students with physical needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning, under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene, under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Manage student behavior, to include implementation of behaviour intervention plans and research-based behavioural interventions as directed by the Special Education teacher.
• Under the supervision of a certified teacher or campus administrator, intervene in crisis situations and physically restrain students, within District approved procedures, as necessary for staff and student safety.
• Establish and maintain appropriate communication and professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Assist in supervising special education students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This may include cafeteria, bus, and recreational areas.
• Maintain confidentiality to comply with FERPA regulations.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties related to Special Education as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used: Patient lift, ramp, copier, computer, audiovisual equipment, and specialized equipment or materials necessary to support student IEP’s.

Working Conditions: 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.