1:1 Functional Academics Educational Associate

Manor ISD; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated aide to support special education teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students with disabilities. This role involves providing physical and instructional assistance, helping to prepare materials, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, patience, and a commitment to fostering the growth and development of students. Join a team that values professionalism and encourages personal attributes that promote a supportive learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to assist students with physical disabilities and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher in meeting students' physical and instructional needs.
• Help maintain classroom order and assist with student personal care.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Wheelchair lift

Personal computer

Copier

Typewriter

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED, valid Texas educational aide certificate, successfully pass MISD literacy test.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Essential Job Functions:

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned.
• Personal Attributes – neat and clean in dress and appearance, works positively with others.
• Professional Behavior – maintains a high level of ethical behavior, avoids gossiping, handles confidential information, avoids speaking ill of other personnel, and avoids doing personal business at work.
• Student Relations – shows respect to students, shows concern and encouragement for students, and maintains a positive attitude when working with students.
• General Attributes – demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressure.
• Public Relations – interacts well with students, parents, teachers, peers, and the general public, promoting a positive image of self and school.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community, and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrate respect, be courteous to peers and visitors, and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision and color vision; regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance is expected.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The information below is critical to accepting a Special Education assignment, especially for Behavior or Life Skills assignments. You must be able to meet the physical demands of the position if you sign this document stating you have the capabilities. If you do not, please understand that you are falsifying a document, which will be grounds for termination. There are also certain training requirements which entail physical demands you are also expected to perform. Please indicate by checking yes or no for the areas documented.

Yes or No

I have physical limitations that prevent me from completing all phases of the Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA) training.

Yes or No

I have physical limitations that prevent me from performing all phases of the (SAMA) containment.

Yes or No

I have physical limitations that prevent me from stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and/or lifting.