SPED Instructional Associate

$37,440 - $37,440/Yr

San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District - San Marcos, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - San Marcos, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The SPED Instructional Associate plays a crucial role in supporting special education teachers by addressing the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. This position involves assisting in the implementation of classroom programs, managing student behavior, and providing personal care to students, all while working under the supervision of a principal and certified teachers.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty and playground.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as needed.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines, policy, and regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervising teachers or principal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Associate's degree, completion of 48 College Credit Hours, or have met the formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Experience working with children

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Competitive hourly wage of $18
• Opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment