Northwest ISD

/Campus: Campus Assigned Wage/Hour Status: Non- Exempt Pay Grade: P15 Duty Days: 187 Date Revised: 09/2023 Primary Purpose: Assist the special education teacher to provide for physical, instructional, and behavioral needs of students with significant or low incidence disabilities in special education and general education settings.. 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.. Assist with student supervision inside and outside the classroom; lunch, recess, outdoor activities, transitions, field trips, and loading and unloading the bus.. The Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee determines SHARS services.

special education aide

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Aide - Specialized Program Unit (0806)Reports to: Campus PrincipalDept./Campus: Campus Assigned Wage/Hour Status: Non- Exempt Pay Grade: P15 Duty Days: 187 Date Revised: 09/2023 Primary Purpose: Assist the special education teacher to provide for physical, instructional, and behavioral needs of students with significant or low incidence disabilities in special education and general education settings. 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: High school diploma or GEDParaprofessional Aide certification from state of TexasAbility to work with children with disabilitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyKnowledge of general office equipmentAbility to physically manage students with motor and/or behavioral difficultiesCertification in Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or Safety Care Major Responsibilities and Duties: Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.Participate in training related to special education students.Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.Assist in carrying out the instructional program for each student.Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.Assist with helping students in self-care activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.Assist with student supervision inside and outside the classroom; lunch, recess, outdoor activities, transitions, field trips, and loading and unloading the bus. Assist in implementing the therapy programs that may require lifting, positioning and transferring to and from wheelchairs, standers, walkers, chairs and the floor.Assist in carrying out behavior interventions.Attend professional meetings as required.Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers (Guest Educators).Able to maintain confidentialityUse appropriate district approved physical safety techniques including restraintDress and shoes appropriate to job responsibilitiesOther duties as assigned SHARS/ MAC / RMTS: Northwest ISD participates in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) and MAC programs which allows our district to request Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services. The Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee determines SHARS services.As a special education staff member, you will be required to train and bill for SHARS reimbursements for students on your caseload. Trainings will be provided for SHARS, for RMTS (Random Moment in Time Studies), where staff are chosen randomly to answer a few questions, and for MAC (Diagnosticians and non-Personal Care Providers only). Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year as well as on an “as needed” basis for new hires.Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

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