Behavior Unit

Position Type:
Support Staff - Campus/Special Education Aide - Behavior

Date Posted:
7/10/2023

Location:
BARNES MIDDLE SCHOOL
SEGUIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description

JOB TITLE: Special Education Instructional Aide WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt
PLUS Program

REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Clerical/Tech (2)

DEPT/SCHOOL: Campus DAYS EMPLOYED: 186

DATE REVISED: November 2021

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of the classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of one or more certified teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Associate Degree
2 years of college (48 Hrs) from an Institute of Higher Education
Or hold a Certificate of Qualification for Paraprofessionals
*Must apply for TEA Instructional Aide Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Bilingual (Preferred)
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with children
General knowledge of office equipment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policy.

2. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

3. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher or support individual student behaviors.

4. Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

5. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.

6. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

7. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

8. Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.

9. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

10. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events, as needed.

11. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

12. Assist teacher with student behavioral management in accordance with the IEP.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

EQUIPMENT USED:
Copier, typewriter, duplicator, audiovisual equipment, fax machine, and computers

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle all types of behavior

Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
Moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting
Able to lift more than 40 lbs

Other:
Able to work outdoors in inclement weather (rain, cold, extreme heat, etc.)

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of paraprofessional personnel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Employee Signature Date

Campus/Department Signature Date

Program Director Signature Date

Attachment(s):

• SpEd PLUS Program Instructional Aide_Nov21.doc

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