BeltonIndependentSchool District
Job Description
Job Title:Educational Aide, AIMS
Department:Special Education
Reports To:Campus Principal and Teacher(s) assigned
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt,187 Days
Pay Grade:C/P - 2
SUMMARY
Assists the teacher to achieve teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists students individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts initially introduced by the teacher
Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students
Distributes and collects papers and other materials for instruction
Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips
Assists the teacher in keeping bulletin boards and other classroom learning displays up to date
Serves as the chief source for information and help with any substitute assigned in the absence of the teacher
Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts
Operates and cares for equipment and instructional material, as assigned by the teacher
Presents subject matter to students utilizing a variety of methods and techniques such as lectures, discussions, and supervised role playing
Assists students in the library, computer lab, or cafeteria
Performs other such duties as may be assigned by teacher or principal
Assist students with physical or behavioral disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
Assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention. This includes restraining disruptive or physically dangerous students as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities; however, the paraprofessional works closely with the students, faculty, and volunteers.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. There may be alternatives to qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
GED or High School Diploma
Educational Aide III certification or able to meet the following requirements for certification upon employment:
Three creditable years of experience as an educational aide I or II; or 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphases on child growth and development or related subject areas;
Experience working with students or parents as approved by employing superintendent
Must meet ONEof the following No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements:
Completed 48 hours at an Institution of Higher Learning
Obtained an Associates Degree
Have received a “Highly Qualified Teaching Assistant Certification”
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to write correspondence
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to students, other employees of the school district and parents
Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
REASONING ABILITIES
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to operate copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularlyrequired to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee may be exposed to bacteria and communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Revised: May 2012
Prepared By: Belton ISD Human Resources Department