Aide SPED-Life Skills

Job Title : Special Education Aide Reports to : Principal and Teacher(s) Dept. / School : Assigned Campus

Wage / Hour Status : Nonexempt

Pay Grade : 3 Clerical / Para187

Primary Purpose :

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in 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 or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience :

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Equipment Used :

Wheelchair lift ramp personal computer copier and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Employee : Date : Supervisor : Date :

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1