About this role
Job Title Instructional Aide SE Inclusion/Resource
Reports To Campus Principal
Pay Grade PP01 Workdays 187
Contract Status At-Will Type of Assignment Non-Exempt
Funding This position is locally funded.
Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date.
Position Summary Provide instructional and classroom support to students with disabilities under the direction of certified special education and general education teachers. Assist teachers in implementing students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including accommodations, modifications, instructional strategies, and behavior supports. Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce classroom instruction, promote academic and social development, and support students' successful participation in the general education environment. Assist with classroom organization, instructional materials, data collection, and supervision as assigned. Work under the general supervision of the campus principal and the immediate direction of certified teachers. Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency.
• Experience working with children in any of the following: school, daycare, church, day camp, youth group, private school, licensed day-care center, or similar.
• Valid educational aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check.
Preferred Qualifications
• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with students with disabilities in a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting students in an inclusive or general education classroom.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of instructional accommodations, modifications, and behavior-support strategies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities
• Provide instructional assistance to students with disabilities under the direction of certified special education and general education teachers.
• Support students in the general education classroom and other instructional settings to promote participation, independence, and academic success.
• Assist in implementing accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids, and instructional strategies identified in students' IEPs.
• Assist with collecting supporting documentation for certified teachers for ARD meetings.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce skills and concepts presented by the classroom teacher.
• Provide additional clarification, prompting, modeling, and guided practice to help students understand and complete classroom assignments.
• Assist students with organization, task completion, study skills, and development of independent learning skills.
• Support students in accessing grade-level curriculum and participating appropriately in classroom activities.
• Reinforce positive academic, social, and behavioral expectations established by the classroom teacher and campus.
• Assist teachers in monitoring student progress and collecting instructional or behavioral data as directed.
• Communicate observations regarding student academic performance, behavior, participation, and progress to the teacher.
• Assist students in using instructional technology, classroom materials, and other resources necessary to access instruction.
• Provide appropriate support during transitions between classrooms and instructional activities.
• Assist with classroom management and maintain a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Support students during lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities as assigned.
• Encourage student independence and self-advocacy by providing the level of assistance necessary for students to successfully complete tasks.
• Assist with implementation of behavior intervention strategies and classroom behavior supports as directed by certified staff.
• Respond appropriately to student behavioral concerns and seek assistance from certified staff or campus administration when necessary.
• Assist teachers with preparation of instructional materials, classroom displays, and learning activities.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Daily attendance at work and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• None.
Working Conditions Tools/Equipment Used: Standard instructional equipment, including personal computer and peripherals. Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Frequent walking, including frequent keyboarding/use of mouse; occasional reaching. Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks. Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment. Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise. Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Supervisory Responsibilities
• None.
Non-Discrimination Notice: Boerne ISD is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other protected status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups, 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. For questions regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact Human Resources at 235 W. Johns Road, Boerne, TX 78006 830-357-2000 www.boerneisd.net. Boerne ISD es un proveedor educativo y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad u otra condición protegida en sus programas educativos, actividades o prácticas de empleo; asimismo, garantiza igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles designados, conforme a lo dispuesto en el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 (y sus enmiendas), el Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972 y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973 (y sus enmiendas). Para consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación, comuníquese con el Departamento de Recursos Humanos en 235 W. Johns Road, Boerne, TX 78006 830-357-2000 www.boerneisd.net.