Job Title: Aide III, Special Education Self-Contained       Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
(CORE, ECSE, Life, STACC, STARS, Adult                        Funding Source:
Transition)                                                                   Pay Grade: PR 4 Hiring Schedule
Department/School: Assigned Campus
Function: Educational Support
Reports to: Campus Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned   HR Date Approved: January 2009
                                                                                   HR Date Revised: June 2023

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SUMMARY:

Under the immediate supervision of a certified classroom teacher, help meet physical and
instructional needs of students with moderate to severe disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs.

 

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the
characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples
only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

 

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Support

• Consistently assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including

• transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

• Consistently assist with monitoring and maintenance of medical devices that are needed to maintain the health and safety of students, if applicable.

• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

• Assist teacher in keeping administrative records and prepare required reports.

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.

• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Consistently assist manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Consistently assist supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

*For Title I, Part A Programs:

• Have met formal academic assessment, Associate Degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Experience:

• One (1) year successful experience working with children

*For Title I, Part A Programs:

• Two (2) years successful experience working with children in an educational setting*

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.
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SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• None

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MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND 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 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 (45-80 pounds unassisted and 81-200 pounds assisted) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory 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 and computer monitors
• Exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
• Work to be completed on-site from assigned school or building
• No remote work

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work; prolonged or irregular hours