Special Education Assistant - Inclusion - Cross Timbers MS

Job Title: Special Education Assistant - Inclusion Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Department/School: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: IS204

Reports to: Principal Date Revised:

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose is to assist (under professional supervision) in the monitoring and instruction of special education students with a variety of physical, emotional, behavioral, or instructional needs within typical or specialized classroom settings. The employee assists in implementation of instructional, self-help, and behavior management strategies in order to facilitate student success in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in an educational environment preferred;

Pass an academic assessment administered by GCISD; OR

48+ hours of study in higher education, Associates Degree or higher;

An Educational Aide Certification; may be applied for once employed

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Adapt classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom curriculum and instruction.
• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and/or developing students' daily living, behavioral, and educational skills. Follows students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Perform record keeping, data collection, and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing services for students with disabilities.
• Monitor students with specialized needs in less structured environments such as playgrounds, lunch, hall, etc. as needed.
• Help maintain behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and using appropriately trained and approved methods of de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Support social, communication, physical, and behavioral needs of students.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Assist campus in limited duty assignments related to special education students as directed by campus administrator.
• Adhere to flexible schedule as provided by campus administrator in conjunction with special education teacher.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff, and as necessary to carry out job responsibilities.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, student adapted equipment, personal computer, copier, and audio/visual equipment.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress in a professional manner.

Frequent standing stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; lifting of students.

Assistance with student hygiene needs may be required.

Intent and Acknowledgment:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.