Elementary School Special Education Assistant (ALE)

Dept./School: Hill Country Elementary School Start Date: Immediate Bandera ISD is a 4-Day instructional district (Mon-Thurs). Primary Purpose: Help the special education teacher provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education and/or regular education settings. Assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs.

Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher. Education/Certification: Associate's degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act.

(or the ability to pass a basic educational knowledge assessment). Valid Texas educational aide certificate (or the ability to obtain the certificate) CPI Certification (or the ability to obtain the training) Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of general office equipment Experience: Experience working with children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional Support Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom instructional areas.

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment specific to students. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports as needed. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Student Management Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.

Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.. Assist teachers with responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills/ independent skills and assist with instructional assignments assigned by teacher.

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, P.E. and/or playground. Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Other Maintain confidentiality. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Other duties as assigned as per the needs of the school district. Equipment Used: Wheelchair lift, ramp, stair climber, computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment, any equipment that is specific to a student. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students.

Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Interested applicants should apply online and contact Megan Thaler, Campus Principal, at mthaler@banderaisd2.net for more information.