What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant, Resource/Inclusion position at Lone Star Trails Elementary?
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
No. of Days: According to district approved calendar
Department:Assigned Campus, Special Services
Reports To: Principal, Supervising Teacher, Special Services Supervisor
Supervises: None
Education
• High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or
university
• Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas
Experience
• Some experience working with special education children preferred
POSITION FUNCTION/PURPOSE
Provides instructional assistance to students under the supervision of a certified teacher; assists in preparing, conducting,
and managing classroom activities. Provides support facilitation in the general education classroom to support IEP
implementation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Follow the directions of the supervisor
2. Preparing materials and displays as directed Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom
displays
3. Demonstrating acceptable written and verbal skills
4. Working in a cooperative manner with both teacher and students
5. Assisting the teacher in maintaining student discipline
6. Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care and safety of students
7. Assisting the teacher in assuming responsibility for the care of equipment and teaching materials
8. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
9. Inform the teacher of any special needs or problems of individual students
10. *Changing diapers for students
11. *Toileting students
12. *Feeding or assisting with feeding students
13. *Assisting with lifting students
14. *Assisting students with other self-help skills
15. *Blending foods
16. *Cooking foods
17. *Assisting with loading and unloading students
18. *All other duties as assigned by the supervisor
*NOTE: A teacher assistant in special education is subject to reassignment during the year because of student population
shifts, therefore, these may be additional responsibilities.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)
2. Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the
educational aide certificate shall
1. hold a high school diploma, the equivalent of a high school diploma, or higher;
2. have satisfied one of the following requirements:
a. has three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to
Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II;
b. has completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and
development or related subject areas;
3.and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
Special Knowledge/ Skills:
• Good people skills
• Ability to work well with children and all students
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary while performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; move throughout the room and/or facility; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel, stoop,
crouch, and/or crawl; and climb or balance. Regularly required to lift or exert force of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Regular
attendance required.
EQUIPMENT USED
Telephone
Computer and printer
Calculator
Copy Machine
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally,the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Revised 11/01/2023