Classroom Instructional Aide at Salado Independent School District

Qualifications:

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

1. 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.
2. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
3. Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
4. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
5. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
6. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

7. Maintain confidentiality.
8. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
9. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: