SPED Bridges Aide
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Position Type: Student Support ServicesDate Posted: 1/10/2024Location: Smith Intermediate SchoolJob Title: Bridges SPED Aide Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Pay Grade: Para 2 Days: 187 Dept./School: Assigned Campus Date Revised: 01/10/2024 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 GED Valid Texas educational aide certificate Must have 48 college hours or be considered highly qualified through completion of a state approved program.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 Experience: Some experience working with children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Support

Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.

Help maintain a 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

Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

Work with individual students or small groups to develop behavior skills and conduct instructional lessons assigned by teacher.

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

Maintain confidentiality.

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Equipment Used: Personal computer, copier, and computer. 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.Note: 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.