Special Education Aide - Transitional Pathways

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Assist special education teacher in providing for instructional and physical needs of learners with disabilities in the general and special education settings. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Works under the general supervision of the campus principal and under the immediate direction of the certified special education teacher.

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Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED certificate

• Have met formal academic assessment, associate degree, or two

years of study at an institution of higher learning* or bachelor's degree

• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate-May be applied for once employed

• For positions funded by Title monies or for positions at campuses identified as a

Campus-wide Title campus, the following additional qualifications apply:

• An associate degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning or have

met formal academic assessment Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively

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• Experience working with school-aged children preferred

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Instructional Support

• Assist special educator in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

• Help with the inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.

• Assist special education teacher in collecting data to document learner IEP progress

• Assist special education teacher in keeping administrative records and in preparation of required reports.

• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Work with learners as directed by the special education teacher to support their access to the grade level curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

• Support learners in general education and special education settings as assigned.

• Support learners' use of digital devices for learning and assessment as assigned.

Learner Management

• Assist learners with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.

• Assist learners with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.

• Help manage the behavior of the learners. This includes intervening in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and physical management as required to abate the crisis.

• Assume the responsibility for learning and adapting to each learner's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.

• Work with individual learners or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

• Help supervise learners throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, playground, and safe movement throughout the building.

Other

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned. This includes training in management of aggressive behaviors, if necessary.

• Assist special educator in maintaining communication with campus staff working with learners.

• Redirect parent queries to special educator.

• Provide Personal Care as identified in student's IEP and maintain accurate records of Personal Care services rendered

• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Digital technology; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); printer, copier and fax machine; and Google Apps; learner specific equipment for communication and/or physical needs.

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