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Bay City Independent Sch Dist

SpED Essential Academics - Instructional Aide (1864)

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TitleSpED Essential Academics - Instructional Aide
Posting ID1864
Description

Job Title: Special Education Aide-Self Contained

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Bay City High School

Minimum Salary: $13.69/hour


Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher. 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

 

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

  1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
  2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
  3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
  4. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
  5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  6. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
  7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

  1. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  2. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed. 
  3. Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly. 
  4. Work with individual students or small groups and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher. 
  5. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. 
  6. Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students. 

Other

  1. Maintain confidentiality. 
  2. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise 

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

 

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

 

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. 

 

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$13.69 / Per Hour
LocationBay City Junior High

Applications Accepted

Start Date12/09/2024

Job Contact

NameRosemaire CumingsTitlePrincipal
Emailrcumings@baycityisd.orgPhone