Special Education Intervention Aide

Primary Purpose:

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of the classroom activities and administrative requirements.  Work under the supervision of one or more certified teachers.

Qualifications:

         Education/Certification:

High School Diploma

Associate Degree (preferred)

            2 years of college (48 Hrs) from an Institute of Higher Education

            Or hold a Certificate of Qualification for Paraprofessionals

            *Must apply for TEA Instructional Aide Certification 

         Special Knowledge/Skills:

Bilingual (Preferred)

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with children

            General knowledge of office equipment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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

2.         Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

3.         Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

4.         Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

5.         Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.

6.         Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

7.         Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

8.         Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.

9.         Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

10.       Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events, as needed.

11.       Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

12.       Regular exposure to noise.

13.       Report to work on time every day.

14.       Perform additional duties and accepts other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Equipment Used:

            Copier, audiovisual equipment and computers.

Working Conditions:

            Mental Demands:

Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle all types of behavior

            Physical Demands/Environment Factors

Moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting

            Other:

            Able to work outdoors in inclement weather (rain, cold, extreme heat, etc.)

Remote Learning:

Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during indicated work hours (confirm expected work hours with campus administration) to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. The rest of the workday is committed to planning, preparing, implementing, and providing support to campus teachers, as instructed by administration. 

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of paraprofessional personnel.

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION
  

While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.