Aide Instructional Discipline Alternative Education Placement (DAEP)

Job Overview
The DAEP Aide Instructional will assist students and the classroom teacher by performing a variety of tasks and carry out instructional procedures under the direct supervision of the teacher, building administrator or appropriate supervisor.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for the classroom teacher
• Assist with record keeping, preparation and development of instruction and assistance to students
• Provide coverage for the classroom during teacher meetings
• Operate a variety of classroom instructional equipment, including and not limited to computers, audio/visual and video equipment
• Work with individual students and small groups on assignments
• Work cooperatively with substitute teacher in providing instruction and assistance to students
• Participate and attend required campus and /or district meetings
• Assist supervision of DAEP students on the playground and /or during any school-sponsored activity occurring during the school day
• Perform clerical tasks such as typing correspondence, copying materials, etc
• Assist in the safe and orderly movement of all DAEP students to and from the classroom
• Lift, position and restrain students when necessary to maintain a safe environment
• Collect data, and maintain student records and charts for determining student progress in collaboration with the teacher

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification required to obtain once hired
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or will be required to obtain once hired
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children preferred

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. May have exposure to bodily fluids