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Posting ID:	JP00002903	Available Positions:	1
Position:	Aide - Spec Ed Functional Academics	Posted:	12/6/2021
Location:	CENTRAL HIGH	Open Until:	Open Until Filled
		Expected Start:	To Be Determined
Position FTE:	1.000000
Hours per Day:	0	Days per Year:	0
Posting Comments:	Special Education Aide Functional Academics Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or meet formal academic assessment Hold or ability to obtain a valid Texas educational aide certificate Experience and ability to work well with children Ability to assist with classroom instruction Effective verbal and written communication, organizational skills and interpersonal skills All instructional paraprofessionals are required to meet one of the following qualifications: - Have completed at least 48 hours of study at an institution of higher education; or - Have obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or - Have met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate through a formal local academic assessment: Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics, or Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate. Summary of Responsibilities: Assist teacher(s) in providing for the learning, physical, social and emotional needs of students with disabilities in the special education and/or general education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs for learning, self-help and behavior management. Work under the general supervision of the principal and direction of teacher(s). Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom and learning environment. Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. Assist teacher in maintaining administrative records and preparing reports. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers, as needed. Assist students with disabilities according to individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchair, lifting, positioning, signing, and other needs as assigned. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene. Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining dangerous student behavior as needed. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional need. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher. Assist in supervising students throughout the day; inside and outside the classroom; in the cafeteria, in the hallway, at the drop-off/pick-up line and bus stop, on the bus, on the playground, on field trips; before and after school hours when in the school’s care; and at other times and locations as assigned Maintain confidentiality.Maintain familiarity with district initiatives to better serve the needs of students. Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned. Communicate to the teacher all problems, concerns and special needs related to students. Communicate effectively with students, teachers, supervisors, other staff, volunteers and parents. Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit community support. Salary Schedule: This is a 10 month position. Salary is based on the district salary schedule. All applicable state and local benefits apply.
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