Pre-K Instructional Aide Jobs

JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 08/14/2023
CLOSING DATE: 09/29/2023 05:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER: 00002341
LOCATION: Austin Elementary
POSITION TITLE: Pre-K Instructional Aide
PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: Non-Exempt/Pay Grade 202
HOURS PER DAY: 8
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist special education and regular education teachers in providing for instructional and physical needs of learners with disabilities in the general and special education settings. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Works under the general supervision of the campus principal and under the immediate direction of the certified special education or general education teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED
48 hours of College credit or Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Educational Aide Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working with school-aged children preferred
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Support

• Assist educator in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Support learners’ use of digital devices for learning and assessment as assigned.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Support learners in general education and special education settings as assigned.
• Help with the inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Work with learners as directed by the special education or general education teacher to support their access to the grade level curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
• Assist teacher in keeping administrative records and in preparation of required reports.
• Assist teacher in collecting data to document learner IEP progress

Learner Management

• Work with individual learners or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist learners with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning if needed.
• Help manage the behavior of the learners. This includes intervening in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and physical management as required to abate the crisis.
• Help supervise learners throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, playground, and safe movement throughout the building.
• Assume the responsibility for learning and adapting to each learner’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Assist learners with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.

Professional Growth and Development

• Assist special educator or general education teacher in maintaining communication with campus staff working with learners.
• Redirect parent queries to educator.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned. This includes training in management of aggressive behaviors, if necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
WORKING_CONDITIONS:
Equipment Used:
Digital technology; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); printer, copier and fax machine; and Google Apps; learner specific equipment for communication and/or physical needs.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent creative problem solving with other members of the instructional team. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position learners with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory learners. Exposure to biological hazards.
START DATE: 08/28/2023