Instructional Aide

Position Title: Instructional Aide

Reports to: Principal

Department : Special Services

Position Category: Permanent/non-exempt/full-time/10-month contract

Position Summary: The Special Education Aide will provide physical and instructional support to students with disabilities. The Aide will work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the certified teacher.

Job Scope: This position has no direct supervisory authority

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the teacher(s) with instructional materials and equipment, administrative records, and learning environments.

Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom

Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher

Help manage behavior of students in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct

Assist with large group activities such as reading aloud, drill work, and story telling

Assist in the implementation of therapy programs developed by support staff

Correct papers, supervise testing, and check makeup work, as assigned by the teacher

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus/van for fieldtrips, and recess duty

Provide interventions for at-risk students demonstrating behavior concerns in and out of the classroom.

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Assist and serve as the chief source of information to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher

Assist with implementation of lesson plans as needed

Implement tailored instructional strategies as outlined in student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to support academic, social, and behavioral goals.

Collect and record accurate data on student progress and behavior to assist the lead teacher in monitoring growth and adjusting intervention plans.

Strictly adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and district policies regarding the confidentiality of student records, ensuring that sensitive information, including IEPs and behavioral data, is shared only with those authorized.

Perform clerical and record keeping duties as assigned

Maintain confidentiality

Maintain emotional control in stressful situations

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; Google Applications

Posture: Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)

Environment: Work is located on campus site in a classroom environment; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification:

High school diploma or GED required

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by TEA preferred

Skills and Capabilities:

Ability to and familiarity with working with special needs children

Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned

Excellent verbal and written communication

Must have or be willing to receive training in CPI, Autism, and Behavior Intervention