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Position:

Special Education Aide Reports To:

Head of School, Special Education Teacher, and Assigned Classroom Teacher Location:

Heart Dream Christian Academy Employment Status:

Full-Time

POSITION PURPOSE

The Special Education Aide provides compassionate, Christ-centered support to students with special educational needs. The aide works under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to help students participate successfully in academic, social, behavioral, and school activities. The Special Education Aide should demonstrate patience, kindness, flexibility, confidentiality, and a genuine desire to help every student reach his or her God-given potential.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Support Assist the teacher with individual and small-group instruction as assigned. Reinforce lessons, directions, and skills taught by the classroom teacher. Provide appropriate prompting and encouragement to help students work independently. Assist with classroom assignments, learning activities, and educational materials. Help students stay focused and engaged in classroom activities. Support accommodations and teacher-directed services outlined in the student's educational plan. Assist with collecting information or progress data as directed by the teacher. Student Support Provide individualized support based on each student's needs. Assist students with transitioning between classrooms and school activities. Encourage appropriate communication, social skills, independence, and self-confidence. Assist students with daily routines and self-help skills when needed. Provide appropriate physical assistance, positioning, mobility, feeding, toileting, or personal-care support when assigned and properly trained. Support students during lunch, recess, assemblies, field trips, specials, and other school activities. Behavioral Support Help create a positive, safe, and structured learning environment. Follow the classroom teacher's behavior-support procedures. Encourage positive choices and appropriate classroom behavior. Redirect students respectfully and consistently. Report significant behavioral concerns, changes, or incidents to the supervising teacher. Maintain professionalism and emotional control during challenging situations. Classroom Support Help prepare instructional materials and classroom activities. Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment. Assist the teacher with classroom organization and student materials. Help supervise students as assigned. Assist with arrival, dismissal, transitions, and other daily routines.

CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

Model Christian character, patience, kindness, respect, integrity, and compassion. Encourage students through positive words and actions. Support the school's Christian mission and biblical values. Pray with students when appropriate and permitted by school policy. Treat every student as a child created by God and deserving of dignity, respect, and compassion. Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a Christ-centered school environment.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The Special Education Aide must maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records, disabilities, educational plans, behavior, family information, and other private student matters. Student information should only be discussed with authorized school personnel and never with other parents, students, or individuals outside the appropriate school setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

The employee is expected to: Arrive on time and be prepared to work. Follow directions from supervising teachers and administration. Communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, administrators, students, and families. Work cooperatively as part of the school team. Attend required staff meetings and professional-development activities. Follow all Heart Dream Christian Academy policies and procedures. Follow all applicable safety and emergency procedures. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with students. Demonstrate dependability, flexibility, patience, and a willingness to learn.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience working with children preferred. Ability to work patiently and compassionately with students with varying educational, behavioral, emotional, or physical needs. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position when student care requires lifting, assisting, positioning, or mobility support.

Preferred:

Previous experience as a teacher aide, paraprofessional, special education aide, childcare worker, or similar position. Special education experience or training. CPR/First Aid certification. Texas Educational Aide certification, when applicable to the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position may require frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting students with mobility or personal-care needs. Some assignments may require lifting or physically assisting students or using adaptive equipment. Specific physical requirements will depend upon the needs of assigned students.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated by the Head of School and/or supervising teacher according to Heart Dream Christian Academy's policies and expectations.

STATEMENT

This job description describes the general responsibilities and expectations of the Special Education Aide. Duties may be modified or additional responsibilities assigned based on the needs of Heart Dream Christian Academy and its students. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord." — Colossians 3:23

Pay:

From $12.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person