NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title: Special Education Teacher Aide - Specialized Program Unit
Reports to: Campus Principal
Dept./Campus: Campus Assigned
Wage/Hour Status: Non- Exempt
Pay Grade: P15
Duty Days: 187
Date Revised: 09/2023
Primary Purpose:
Assist the special education teacher to provide for physical, instructional, and behavioral needs of students with significant or low incidence disabilities in special education and general education settings. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.
Qualifications:
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
SHARS/ MAC / RMTS:
Northwest ISD participates in the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) and MAC programs which allows our district to request Medicaid reimbursement for certain health-related services. The Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee determines SHARS services.
As a special education staff member, you will be required to train and bill for SHARS reimbursements for students on your caseload. Trainings will be provided for SHARS, for RMTS (Random Moment in Time Studies), where staff are chosen randomly to answer a few questions, and for MAC (Diagnosticians and non-Personal Care Providers only). Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year as well as on an “as needed” basis for new hires.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, copier, and FAX machine, wheelchair lift, and ramps.
Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, regular heavy lifting, and physical management of students. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria and communicable diseases. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities. Must have the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.