Substitute Teacher Aide for Special Education Unit

United Independent School District Department of Human Resources SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AIDE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION UNIT (Self-Contained Unit, Motivational Learning Center) CAMPUS ASSIGNMENT Primary Purpose: Assist the special education teacher and/or general education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education and/or general education setting . Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, personal care, behavior management, and instruction, including distance learning or virtual instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a teacher. Educational Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED (English) certificate and must be at least 18 years old Must have oral and written knowledge of the English Language Experience working with children preferred Ability to work well with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Knowledge of general office equipment, including computer, copier, and audio-visual equipment Ability to use wheelchair lift and ramps Must complete CPI and Personal Care Training upon hiring Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Must be available a minimum of 3 days per week.
2. Support the special education unit teacher, and obtain any necessary instructions or announcements to carry out the day's activities.
3. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
4. Upon receiving appropriate training: Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and completing required personal care logs. Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed. Assist in assuming responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Assist with instructional and behavioral data collection and maintain required documentation as directed by the teacher. Assist with the Implementation of positive behavior management supports and crisis interventions, adhering to student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and social skills strategies.
5. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
6. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
7. Support inclusive practices by assisting students during transitions, general education classes, and schoolwide activities.
8. Support student usage of individual communication systems (verbal, visual, augmentative, or alternative communication devices).
9. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials, classroom displays, conducting maintenance of equipment and inventory, and maintaining a neat and orderly classroom. Substitute Teacher-Special Ed Unit (continued)
10. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
11. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
12. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular business hours to confer with district personnel.
13. Assist in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
14. Treat all students in a fair, respectful and professional manner. Refrain from touching students unless it is for the protection of the students or others. Refrain from the use of profanity or inappropriate statements. Refrain from criticizing the schools, teachers or students. Refrain from administering corporal punishment on any child.
15. Assist with maintaining classroom management by taking the initiative to provide support to the Special Education Unit Teacher by demonstrating self-confidence, resourcefulness, and flexibility. Be proactive, introduce yourself, familiarize yourself with the students and explain your expectations in a clear, respectful and considerate manner.
16. Maintain a professional relationship with students at all times.
17. Be prompt, patient, flexible and enthusiastic and honest.
18. Be supportive of students and encourage them to do their best. When appropriate, commend them for their effort and hard work.
19. Immediately contact the Special Education Unit Teacher, and/or campus principal/designee for assistance if you are unable to handle any discipline or behavior problems and relay behavior problems daily with the Special Education Unit Teacher.
20. If a student becomes ill or has an accident, notify the Special Education Unit Teacher immediately to determine, if the student will require attention from the school nurse or an administrator.
21. All information about students is confidential. It is against the law to disclose information contained in a student's personal folder, a student's grades or the fact that a student has a special need or disability.
22. Under no circumstance should you share personal religious or political beliefs, philosophies and opinions with students. You may not distribute religious, political or commercial materials to students.
23. Parents must contact the Special Education Unit Teacher, principal or administrator for any parent concerns.
24. Be professional and neat in your appearance. Abide by the dress and grooming standards of the district, district policy DH (REGULATION).
25. Maintain a professional attitude toward your work. Adhere to the district's Employee Standards of Conduct DH (LOCAL) and to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators DH (EXHIBIT).

Distance Learning and Virtual Instruction Duties and Responsibilities In the event of a school closure in response to a disaster, flood, extreme weather condition, fuel curtailment, epidemic, pandemic or other calamity, the following duties and responsibilities will be added to the above listed Major Job Responsibilities and Duties, as directed by the Superintendent.

26. Usage of personal equipment, including but not limited to personal cellular phone, personal computer, and personal internet service when working from home during a District closure due to government or Board order or during an emergency affecting normal District operations.
27. Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives. Working Conditions: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Some bending, lifting and stooping while performing job related functions. Distance Learning Working Conditions: Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer; use of and access to phone system; video/instructional equipment; and peripherals Posture: Prolonged sitting Motion: Repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists Environment: Work from inside home or location other than school building Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours Terms of Employment: Pay Rate: Substitute Pay Schedule Months: As Needed Date Last Revised: 10/26 The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skill that may be required.