Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (McKenzie)

Instructional Support Compensation Plan

Salary Range: $17.16 - $20.79 per/Hour Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Principal EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

Primary Purpose

To assist the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a 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/GED Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Work collaboratively with others
• Work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience: None Some experience working with children preferred

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Collaborate with the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays

Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher by adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs

Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports

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

Attend to students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene

Help manage the behavior of students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher

Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher

Report to the teacher any special needs or problems of individual student

Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests

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

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Maintain confidentiality

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed

Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent

Perform other duties as assigned Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Reading, writing, and effective verbal communication Maintaining emotional control under stress Exhibiting flexibility in completing job demands Physical demands/environmental factors: Standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling frequently Lifting paper, books, equipment, and students Transferring and positioning students to and from wheelchairs Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases Experiencing moderate noise level in the work environment