Special Education ATP Aide

Position Type :

Para - Instructional / Paraprofessional Instructional

Date Posted : 4 / 28 / 2023

Location : Special Education

JOB TITLE : SPED ATP Paraprofessional

DUTY DAYS : 185

PAY GRADE : C02 SALARY SCHEDULE

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

Participate as a member of the Special Education Adult Transition Services Program and provide overall support and training to students with disabilities as they transition from the high school setting to their post-secondary setting. Work under general supervision of the Executive Director for Special Education and immediate direction of a certified Special Education teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Certification / Education :

• ? High school diploma or GED
• ? Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Special Knowledge / Skills :

Experience :

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Instructional Support

1. Assist teacher by preparing instructional materials

2. Assist teacher in re-teaching IEP related goals and objectives

3. Assist teacher with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

4. Assist teacher in maintaining administrative records (data collection) and preparing required reports

5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

6. Assist teacher in routine Adult Transition Program management duties

7. Assist in orienting students to their Adult Transition Program schedule and / or supervising / shadowing students in the community setting

Student Management

8. Be aware of student's various medical concerns, condition

9. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning

10. Ability to push and pull up to 35 lbs

11. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene

12. Assist teacher in managing behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed

13. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs

14. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher

15. Assist supervising students throughout the school day including community settings

16. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Other

17. Maintain confidentiality

18. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

19. Uphold and enforce school district rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy

20. Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Mental Demands : Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions

Physical Demands / Environment Factors : Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students, equipment, and materials