What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Vacancies - Aide - Special Education - Life Skills - Junior High position at Katy ISD?
Reports To : Principal
Duty Days : 187 Days
Wage / Hour Status : Non-Exempt
Pay Grade : IS04
Qualifications :
College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test
College hours, high school diploma or GED for Non-Title I campus
Communicate and work with students with disabilities
Maintain effective working relationships
Minimum clerical skills
Good physical and emotional condition
Work with confidential material and student records
Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed
CPI certification once employed
Please Note : Additional Qualification for Title I Campus :
College hours, 48 minimum or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test
Primary Purpose :
Clerical and student-care assistance as assigned
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assist special education teachers in implementing instructional program for students.
- Assist in collecting data and maintaining confidential student records and charts for determining student progress.
- Assist with self-care of students including toileting, bathing, feeding, etc.
- Assist in implementing activities recommended by support and related service personnel.
- Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies
- Assist in implementing recommended assistive technology devices to support programming.
- Assist in carrying out all activities as described in the student's IEP under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- Assist teachers in preparing and duplicating instructional materials.
- Assist with maintaining / cleaning equipment need for student program.
- Assist in providing non-medical procedures such as tube feeding and other interventions as necessary for the student.
- Assist all students as needed in Special Ed.
- Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
- Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
Equipment Used :
Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator, Smart board, ovens, dishwashers, microwave, washer / dryer, radio communication equipment. Adaptive equipment - Wheelchair, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, ramps, locks, electric changing table, Hoyer lift, various physical therapy equipment, assistive technology including voice output devices, Gastrointestinal tube.
Working Conditions :
control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students. Exposed to biological hazards, body fluids and communicable diseases and chemical hazards. Exposure to noise.
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.
