Job Title: Aide (Special Education) Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Job Role: Resource/Inclusion Funding Source: Local
Pay Grade: PR 2
Department/School: Campus Assigned
Function: Educational Support
Reports to: Campus Principal HR Date Approved: January 2009
HR Date Revised: May 2024

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a Certified Teacher, helps meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• For positions funded by Title monies or for positions at campuses identified as a campus-wide Title campus, the following additional qualifications apply:
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  An associate degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning or have met formal academic assessment Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with children
• Experience in educational environment (preferred)

SPECIAL KNOWLEGDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to work well with children
• Skill in working with a variety of students in varied situations
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to read; understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations

INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit, or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals