SPED Instructional Associate

San Marcos Consolidated ISD - San Marcos, TX

- Entry Level

Remote - San Marcos, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Instructional Associate - SPED is responsible for assisting the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. This role involves implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction, under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

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