Special Education Assistant

2 weeks ago


Abilene, Texas, United States Abilene ISD Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Assistant to join our team at Abilene ISD. As a Special Education Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities in a special education setting. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the special education teacher in providing physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the special education teacher in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs.
  • Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the certified teacher.
  • Support students with physical disabilities, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
  • Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
  • Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
  • Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
  • Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
  • Assist with the supervision of students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
  • Attend the free AISD Paraprofessional Academy once hired or;
  • Associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
  • State Paraprofessional Certification (recommended).
Working Conditions
  • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
  • Regular heavy lifting of students.
  • Ability to hear well, speak clearly, and distinguish colors.
  • Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.


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