Elementary Special Education Aide - SEAC (26-27)

Special Education Teacher Aide - Specialized Program Unit (0817)

Assist the special education teacher to provide for physical, instructional, and behavioral needs of students with significant or low incidence disabilities in special education and general education settings. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Aide certification from state of Texas

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Ability to physically manage students with motor and/or behavioral difficulties

Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or Safety Care

Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides

Participate in training related to special education students

Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities

Assist in carrying out the instructional program for each student

Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders

Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment

Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills

Assist with helping students in self-care activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene

Assist with student supervision inside and outside the classroom; lunch, recess, outdoor activities, transitions, field trips, and loading and unloading the bus

Assist in implementing the therapy programs that may require lifting, positioning and transferring to and from wheelchairs, standers, walkers, chairs and the floor

Assist in carrying out behavior interventions

Attend professional meetings as required

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers (Guest Educators)

Able to maintain confidentiality

Use appropriate district approved physical safety techniques including restraint

Dress and shoes appropriate to job responsibilities

Other duties as assigned

Northwest ISD participates in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) and MAC programs which allows our district to request Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services. The Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee determines SHARS services.

As a special education staff member, you will be required to train and bill for SHARS reimbursements for students on your caseload. Trainings will be provided for SHARS, for RMTS (Random Moment in Time Studies), where staff are chosen randomly to answer a few questions, and for MAC (Diagnosticians and non-Personal Care Providers only). Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year as well as on an "as needed" basis for new hires.

Personal computer, printer, copier, and FAX machine, wheelchair lift, and ramps

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, regular heavy lifting, and physical management of students. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria and communicable diseases. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities. Must have the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students.