2026-27 Classroom Assistant High School Special Ed - VAC

Job Description

Job Description

FEDERALLY FUNDED: The salary for this position may be funded through federal grants. As a federally funded role, it is considered supplemental and contingent upon the continued availability of federal funding.  

ROLE & PURPOSE

To assist in the implementation of the instructional program, inclusive of academic, social emotional and functional supports for students with disabilities receiving specialized services such as: Pre-vocational/ and vocational adjustment.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE

• School-based experience preferred
• Valid driver's license preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES  

I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Take initiative to assist the teacher and other colleagues with classroom instruction and management activities, including but not limited to: one-to-one and small group instruction, classroom organization, transitions, routines, behavior shaping, communication, and assistive technology.
• Provide and appropriately document assistance to students requiring health related services and supports such as, transitioning, feeding, toileting, hygiene or other health related needs, while maintaining student dignity and safety.
• Deliver teacher determined support and services in assigned instructional setting or class
• Perform designated data keeping and/or instructional preparation tasks
• Supervise and instruct students in the absence of the teacher during Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, staffings and conferences.
• Supervise students during bus duty, building/playground duty, lunch duty, and co-curricular activities

II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE

• Work cooperatively with principal, network coordinator, special education teachers, therapists, and regular education teachers to ensure the success and safety of the students.
• Participate in specialized training to improve skills needed to successfully complete responsibilities for the specialized program assigned.
• Consult with the teacher and principal on all general administration items including personnel policies.

III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Follow an established schedule - with the principal's approval, the teacher of the program is responsible for formulating the schedule of the assistant(s). The assistant then works under the direction of the teacher responsible for the instructional block of time.
• Interact with students professionally, calmly, and intentionally using language for teaching, communicating effectively, and behavior shaping

IV. ADMINISTRATION & FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Operate copy and laminating machines, computer, and audio-visual equipment
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness
• Take initiative to organize, store and/or prepare student learning and instructional materials
• Utilize scheduling and time management techniques in order to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

V. STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Assist teacher in implementing social emotional, academic, functional, and positively based interventions for teaching replacement behaviors including: use of reinforcement, consequences, visual systems for shaping behavior, organizational structures for student learning and success
• Assist the teacher in addressing physical aggression including relationship building, de-escalation and possible use of safe, non-harmful physical restraint procedures
• Assist the teacher in safe lifting and transfer procedures for students
• SHARS / MAC / RMTS : Participate in the district's Medicaid initiatives. Arlington ISD participates in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) and MAC programs, which allows the district to request Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services provided. The ARD/IEP committee determines SHARS services
• SHARS Providers : Train, provide, and document billable SHARS/direct medical services provided to students with SHARS services ordered in their IEP
• RMTS : If selected, participate in Random Moment in Time Study (RMTS).
• MAC : Directly support the provision of services covered under the Texas Medicaid State Plan; provide or supervise direct medical services/care such as personal care, medical care, escorting, and/or feeding of students as stated in the IEP

VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Assist with community learning experiences, field trips and necessary interpretation (if appropriate).
• Maintain confidentiality of student information, disabilities and services

VII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

• Attend scheduled staff and in-service meetings.
• Participate in professional learning to support student with disabilities as specific to specialized service role and responsibility.
• Attend required conferences and trainings.

VIII. OTHER DUTIES

• Any other responsibilities as designated by the Licensed Supervisor, Program Coordinator, and/or Director of Special Education.

IX. 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: While performing these duties, the employee may frequently be required to lift and or move at least 50 pounds of materials, or lift children from wheelchairs, onto changing tables, etc.
• 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, with frequent interruptions.