Behavior Educational Aide

Lago Vista ISD; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated support staff member to assist special education and general education teachers. This role focuses on providing instructional support, managing student behavior, and ensuring a positive learning environment for students with disabilities. Join a collaborative team that values community and offers generous benefits, including health insurance support, vision, and dental options. This position provides an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while working in a supportive and friendly atmosphere.

Benefits

Health insurance contributions

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Cafeteria plan

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instructional materials and classroom management.
• Help manage student behavior and provide support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff
Date Posted: 10/9/2024
Location: Lago Vista Middle School

Primary Purpose:
Help special education teachers and general education classroom teachers provide for instructional needs of students with disabilities in the student’s educational setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, behavior management, social skills, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the certified special education behavior teacher.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Confidentiality

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

Instructional Support

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records, data collection, and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Co-facilitate social skills lessons.
• Provide behavior inclusion support and check-ins for students requiring that support.

Student Management

• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed. Will be trained in SAMA.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This could include lunchroom and bus supervision.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Generous Benefits: TRS Active-Care -- The District pays $445 a month toward the employee health insurance premiums; vision and dental offered; cafeteria plan available.

Lago Vista Independent School District is a 4A public school district based in Lago Vista, Texas, approximately 20 miles northwest of Austin. Situated on the north shore of Lake Travis in the beautiful Texas hill country, Lago Vista has a population of approximately 10,000 residents. This unique community offers the warmth of a small town, but is within a 20 minute drive to the conveniences of the city - apartment living, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. Employees who choose to live in Austin can enjoy a drive to and from work against traffic. Come be part of a collaborative work team where you feel part of a family, know all the students by name, and have the potential to truly make a positive impact.