Jarrell ISD Job Description
Job Title: Special Education Instructional Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Campus Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Date Revised: March 2024
Primary Purpose:
Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with
disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including
self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of
principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications: `
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Valid Texas educational aide certificate (Or must obtain within 30 days of start date)
Preferred but not required:
- 48 plus college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessionals' Assessment of
Competencies' test if applicant has less than 48 college hours.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with children with disabilities.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work well with children.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Experience:
Some experience working with children preferred but not required.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher, work with individual students or small
groups.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
- Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, 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. This includes intervening in crisis situations and employing safety
interventions under the guidance of the teacher.
- Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional
exercises assigned by teacher.
- Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, This includes
lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
- Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs. Faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
- Always maintain confidentiality.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Possibly Used:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
Physical: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular heavy lifting of students
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to
noise; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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