Aide - Special Ed
On-siteWaco, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Implement and progress monitor student IEPs under the direction of the Special Education teacher. Assist with preparing instructional materials, maintaining a neat learning environment, and managing equipment inventory. Support students with physical and personal care needs, including transferring, lifting, feeding, and hygiene. Manage student behavior through behavior intervention plans and intervene in crisis situations as necessary for safety. Collect daily data, maintain administrative records, and prepare required reports. Establish communication with parents, colleagues, and community members while supervising students throughout the school day, including cafeteria, bus, and recreational areas. Maintain confidentiality in compliance with FERPA regulations.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- Some experience working with children
- Ability to assist students with physical needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
- Ability to assist students with personal care needs, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
- Ability to manage student behavior, to include implementation of behavior intervention plans and research-based behavioral interventions
- Ability to intervene in crisis situations and physically restrain students, within District approved procedures, as necessary for staff and student safety
- Ability to maintain confidentiality to comply with FERPA regulations
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