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Special Education Aide (ECSE - Early Childhood Special Education) - Barrington Place ES
Support FBISD SchoolsSugar Land, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Nov 2024
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Special Education Aide (ECSE - Early Childhood Special Education) - Barrington Place ES - (240002TM)
The Aide Special Education ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), will provide direct support/services to students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings in order to access the curriculum in the students' least restrictive environment. The incumbent will assist teacher and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the student's Individualized Education Plan, including academics, behavior, communication, social and personal care skills. The incumbent will maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for all students. The Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) include a range of services available for children who are ages 3-5. The PPCD program generally serves students with significant cognitive, behavioral, communication and/or physical disabilities. The students may require full assistance to care for their daily needs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of thi
Description
Job OverviewThe Aide Special Education ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education), will provide direct support/services to students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings in order to access the curriculum in the students' least restrictive environment. The incumbent will assist teacher and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the student's Individualized Education Plan, including academics, behavior, communication, social and personal care skills. The incumbent will maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for all students. The Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) include a range of services available for children who are ages 3-5. The PPCD program generally serves students with significant cognitive, behavioral, communication and/or physical disabilities. The students may require full assistance to care for their daily needs.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
- Interact with students in a variety of settings to ensure student safety and engagement (e.g., hallways, classroom, restroom, playground, arrival / departure)
- Assist with classroom management by maintaining alert attention regarding supervision of students at all times in a variety of settings
- Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies)
- Intervene using a continuum of behavior intervention strategies, up to and including approved physical restraint when student is in danger of harming self or others
- Implement academic/functional lessons under the guidance and direction of the teacher in a variety of settings (e.g., large group, small group, or independent practice)
- Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing) – may be more than 50% of the work day
- Under the supervision of the nurse and classroom teacher, provide school health services such as G-tube feedings, administering medications, etc.
- Record service implementation on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs)
- Routinely collect data on IEP targets and behavior (skills development and mastery) in collaboration with the teacher
- Maintain confidentiality of student information
- Prepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher
- Perform other duties as assigned
- None
Qualifications
Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test
- Texas Educational Aide Certification Obtain within 10 days of hire
- De-Escalation/Restraint Certification Obtain within 30 days of hire (district-provided training)
- Proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of thi
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