Special Education Aide (Self-Contained-304) - Secondary - 2026-2027
17 days ago
San Antonio
Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical, behavioral, and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting and assist the special education teacher in the delivery of services while implementing the student's individual education plan. Minimum Qualifications: • High school graduate or GED equivalent, • Must meet one of these requirements:, • Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college, or, • Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or, • Have met formal academic assessment as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) or No Child Left Behind (NCLB), • Eligible to obtain an Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification, • CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified, to be completed within 90 days of hire, • Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check Special Knowledge/Skills: • Ability to work with children with disabilities, • Proficient in basic computer skills, computer literacy programs, Internet, and Microsoft Office applications, • Proficient in typing, keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance skills, • Knowledge of office procedures and machines, • Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with students, staff and community members, • Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation, • Ability to file books following district cataloging system, • Health and physical qualifications appropriate for the demands of the position Major Responsibilities and Duties: • Attend and document on-going in-service or other staff development activities related to students with disabilities, • Assist with the preparation of instructional materials for the classroom, • Accompany special education groups on field trips, • Assist with the supervision and monitoring of students throughout the school day outside of the classroom, including the cafeteria, playground, physical education classes, boarding and exiting the bus, on community-based activities and other assigned activities., • Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. May be required to change diapers, • Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning, • Assist in the training of students' self-help skills, • Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students, • Assist handicapped students in job training/employment and company-based instructional setting as appropriate, • Follow District Guidelines in maintaining classroom management, discipline and student information confidentiality, • Provide a safe learning environment for the educational program, • Help manage students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed, • Assist with implementation of a student's behavior intervention plan (BIP) to include daily data collection/documentation, • After appropriate training, utilize de-escalation techniques/strategies, • Operate office equipment as well as adaptive/assistive devices for students, • Participate in training on augmentative communication devices per student's IEP, • Assist teachers and students in use of computers, printers, and instructional software, • Help with record keeping, health routines, lunchroom and playground activities, • SHARS duties as assigned, • Accompany classes on field trips, • Report immediately all accidents involving students and/or staff to appropriate officials, • Perform other duties as assigned, based on campus needs, • Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year, • Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills, • Ability to use a personal computer to access district programs, emails, and other resources, • Complete tasks in a timely manner, • Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance, • Ensure compliance with the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics, • Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job, • Performs other duties as assigned by campus administration (i.e. including but not limited to bus duty, lunch duty, etc.) Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision and evaluation of district personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the supervision of students is required. Equipment Used: • Office equipment personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone, software programs and peripherals, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position Mental Demands: • Ability to read, concentrate, communicate (verbally and written), interpret, reason, understand verbal instructions, memorize, coordinate, compile, compute, • Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands: • Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling, • Occasional: Lifting, heavy, 45 pounds or more Environmental Factors: • Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration, • Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), • Work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces, • Work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours Nondiscrimination Statement: The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status.