Instructional aide Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Role Mission :

ResponsiveEd's Special Education Instructional Aide position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special Education Instructional Aide support the Special Education teacher as they work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities to support their academic needs.

What You'll Do :

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and Individual Evaluations / Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.
• Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis, and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.
• Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.
• Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.
• Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
• Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.
• Seek assistance as needed from IDEA Coordination supervisor.
• Demonstrate support for the campus's student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
• Implement ResponsiveEd's Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by law and / or the Director of Special Education.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned. NOTE : After normal business hours may include, but is not limited to, Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

What You'll Bring :

Ability to transition with district, campus, and / or department changes.

Education and Experience :

Prior to providing services, Special Education Instructional Aides must meet the following requirements :