Special Education Inclusion Aide - Bay City Independent School District : Job Details

Job Title: Special Education Inclusion AideExemption Status/ Test: Non-exemptReports to: Principal and Teacher(s) assignedDepartment/ School: Tenie Holmes Elementary (3rd-5th grade campus)Minimum Salary: $12.11/ hourAnnual Work Calendar Days: 187 DaysPrimary Purpose:Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilites, inside and outside of the classroom; Assist with implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs; Work under the general supervision of principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacherBenefits: Why Bay City ISD?Supplemented Employee Medical CoverageEmployee & Dependent Coverage starting at $343/ monthOptional Add-On Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and DisabilityLeave Benefits, personal leave and sick leave daysPaid $15,000 Life Insurance PolicyTRS Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance Program LEARN MOREQualifications:Education/Certification:Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)Valid Texas educational aide certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to work with children with disabilitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyExperience:Two years experience working with childrenMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Student Management

Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.

Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.

Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.

Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s)

Other

Maintain confidentiality.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneMental 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 studentsPosture:Frequent standing, kneeling/ squatting, bending/ stooping, pushing/ pulling, and twisting. Motion:Frequent walkingand reachingLifting: 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 equipmentEnvironment: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 stressThis 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.In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.