Aide BSI, #3824

Primary Purpose:

Assist the special education teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, data collection, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Can be obtained once hired) Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to maintain confidentiality Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Two years of experience working with children

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

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Pay Grade: IS202 Pay Rate: Min. $15.05; Mid. $18.13 Days: # of days 179

Attachments:

• Aide_Special_Programs_BSI.docx