What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Special Education - 18 PLUS position at Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUC ISD)?
Assistant Special Education - 18 PLUS JobID: 2582
Position Type
Paraprofessional/Assistant / Sp Ed
Date Posted
5/24/2024
Location
Department of Special Education - MDLC
Date Available
2024-2025
Closing Date
Open until filled
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Job Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant - 18 PLUS Job Type: Paraprofessional
Dept./School: Special Education Department at Marion Dolford Learning Center Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports To: Department of Special Education Coordinator Pay Grade: C3
Grade(s) / Level: 9th -12th Days/Dates: 187
Primary Purpose
To provide general assistance to teachers and students by supporting instructional needs and work-based learning experiences in the community. Assist in implementation of transition-related activities including, daily living skills, social skills, functional academics, and behavioral management. Supporting students with job development skills within the community.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Instructional Support
None.
Equipment Used
To include things such as a wheelchair lift, ramp, computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Traveling extensively during school hours with students to local business. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Employee Signature Date
Supervisor Signature Date
Position Type
Paraprofessional/Assistant / Sp Ed
Date Posted
5/24/2024
Location
Department of Special Education - MDLC
Date Available
2024-2025
Closing Date
Open until filled
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Job Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant - 18 PLUS Job Type: Paraprofessional
Dept./School: Special Education Department at Marion Dolford Learning Center Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports To: Department of Special Education Coordinator Pay Grade: C3
Grade(s) / Level: 9th -12th Days/Dates: 187
Primary Purpose
To provide general assistance to teachers and students by supporting instructional needs and work-based learning experiences in the community. Assist in implementation of transition-related activities including, daily living skills, social skills, functional academics, and behavioral management. Supporting students with job development skills within the community.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- 48 college hours or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Valid Texas educational aide certificate
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Ability to work with young adults with disabilities
- Knowledge pertaining to job training and development
- Ability to exercise judgment in handling student behaviors and in assessing student skill level
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of general office equipment
- Must have personal transportation and be able to use it for job coaching
- Must demonstrate the belief that all students can work
- Some experience working with individuals with disabilities
Instructional Support
- Help teacher prepare any instructional materials.
- Document student progress on a regular basis and maintain a written record.
- Assist in matching student to appropriate jobs and develop job leads.
- Help maintain a neat and orderly area in which the students train or work.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of any equipment.
- Represent the district in a professional manner using both verbal and written skills.
- Provide instructional support for students in a work-based learning environment.
- Provide instructional support.
- Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, and/or positioning.
- Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations to de-escalate disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Help supervise students throughout their scheduled day.
- Collaborate with the teacher on individual student needs.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Operate a district vehicle on an assigned route in transporting students/employees to work based learning sites as well as related activities, in a safe, timely manner.
- Obtain a CDL, Commercial Driver's License, during the 2024-2025 school year to transport students in and around the community. (Training for the CDL will be provided.)
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
None.
Equipment Used
To include things such as a wheelchair lift, ramp, computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Traveling extensively during school hours with students to local business. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Employee Signature Date
Supervisor Signature Date
