Special Education Instructional Aide
About the Employer
Instructional Aide (SSTEP) - HS
Job Summary
Job Title: Instructional Aide SSTEPReports to: Principal and Teacher(s)
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: IS3
Days: 187
Primary Purpose
Assist teacher with the delivery of instructional and special education services to special needs students and provide additional student support as needed.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university; high school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency) and passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test; and be eligible to obtain a Paraprofessional Certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work well with special needs children
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to act as liaison between work base location managers/supervisors, and South San Transition Education Program.
Ability to operate, and maintain special education SSTEP bus requirements (i.e. refuel, document mileage use, clean inside/out).
Ability to transport students to their assigned work/community base location.
Experience
One year experience working with special needs children
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Support
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Student management
Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
Posture: Frequent walking, standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases). May required toileting, feeding, and lifting special needs students. May required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraints of students in danger or causing harm to themselves or others.
Mental Demands
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress