Special Education PBSC Aide

Job Title: Special Education Aide - PBSC Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Date Revised: May 2024

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

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 principal and immediate direction of 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 (or willing to obtain upon hire)

Restraint Training (i.e. SAMA, CPI) and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire

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

1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.

2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

6. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

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

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

9. Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.

10. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.

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

Other

12. Maintain confidentiality.

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

14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: 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

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

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

Benefits

MFISD offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. TRS-ActiveCare participants can choose from three medical plan options, with MFISD contributing $445 towards their monthly medical premiums. Additionally, employees receive a $10,000 Basic Life Insurance Policy at no cost. Optional plans available for purchase include dental, vision, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, healthcare FSA, among others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.74 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Marble Falls, TX 78654: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16