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Dayton, TX
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SPED Instructional Aide - WWJH
Dayton Independent School District
W W J H 041
- Dayton, Texas This job is also posted in Dayton Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5907818
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE REPORTS TO
Principal
PAY GRADE
1
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
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
(Must meet one of these 3 options when hired)
At least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education
Obtained an associate's degree or higher
Meet a rigorous standard of quality test
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
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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.
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Student Management
Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes interviewing in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Attendance is an essential job function.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Equipment Used:
Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, audiovisual equipment, and adaptive equipment
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. Possible exposure to blood products.
