Aide - SPED SD/PASS

Primary Purpose

Assist the teacher in the academic and life skills development of identified students with disabilities; assist in the preparation and organization of the classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide II Certification

48 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with children

Patience, tolerance, and flexibility

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience

Verifiable experience working with children, e.g., daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl/boy scouts

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Support and assist teachers with teaching duties, including attendance records, typing, preparing instructional materials.

Reinforce appropriate behavior in accordance with teacher's plan and assist in classroom discipline and behavior management as developed by the ARD committee and school plan.

Assist teachers in guiding individual students or group of students in daily activities, including monitoring personal hygiene, appropriate dress, eating habits, appropriate behavior, etc., in the school setting as well as in the community.

Supervise small groups of students in community settings.

Contribute to a positive school climate through use of praise, encouragement, and example.

Administer to students with severe physical handicaps by lifting, feeding, cleaning, maintaining hygiene, and any other personal services that the student requires.

Clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment and supplies.

Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.

Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.

Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.

Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.

Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.

Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective verbal communication

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending

Occasional moderate to heavy lifting

Riding school bus for community instructions

Exposure to chemicals for cleaning

Days in Contract: 183

Hours: 7.5

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional 3