Teacher Assistant -Special Education I

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Para-Professional - Job Description

Job Title: Teacher Assistant - Special Education I Pay Grade: SI 01 Mid $17,952/Mid $22,440/Max $26,928

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) assigned FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Dept./School: Campus assigned to Minimum Duty Days: 187 days Primary Purpose: Assists the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assists in implementation of classroom programs, including self - help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the teacher.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. from a school recognized by the Texas Education Agency/ Texas Private School Accreditation Commission
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Some experience working with children.
• Meet one of the following requirements:
  1. Completion of an Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution .
  2. 48 Semester credit hours from an accredited institution .
  3. Must be a current active LISD Substitute Teacher that has successfully completed the Paraprofessional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (PAKS) with at least one (1) year of service with the District
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     Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

     Major Responsibilities and Duties: Essential Duties

     1. Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials, classroom displays, keeps administrative records and prepares required reports.
     2. Assists students individually or in groups with instructional activities assigned by the teacher.
     3. Assists in maintaining a neat, safe and orderly classroom .
     4. Assists with the supervision of students throughout the school day, arri val and dismissal times, during emergencies, assemblies, recess time, and field trips.
     5. Keeps teacher informed of special needs or concerns of individual students.
     6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teacher when the teacher is absent.
     7. Participates in staff development trainings to improve job performance , faculty meetings, and special Page 2 of 2 Revised September 2025

     events.

     8. Assists in the care, maintenance, and inventory of equipment.
     9. Maintains confidentiality. 10 Complies with state and district policies and standards of co nduct.
     10. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

     Specialized Duties:

     12. Assists students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
     13. Assists students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene (including diaper change).
     14. Helps manage behavior of students including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
     15. Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

     Supervisory Responsibilities: None

     Equipment Used: Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewr iter, and audiovisual equipment.

     Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing; stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

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

     I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of my job description and understand its content.

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