Educational Aide-SpEd Life Skills

NIXON-SMILEY CISD; Nixon (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nixon-Smiley CISD is seeking a teacher aide to work one-on-one with students and assist the teacher with classroom activities and administrative tasks. The aide will support Life Skills students with disabilities both inside and outside the classroom and contribute to IEP implementation, including self-help and behavior management.

You will be required to pass a locally administered assessment exam and obtain SBEC certification.

Qualifications

• Pass an assessment exam (locally administered)
• Become certified by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC)

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students and assist the teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.
• Assist in Life Skills classroom with physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom.
• Support implementation of IEPs, including self-help, behavior management and instructional programs.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Behavior management

Instructional support

Education

State Board of Educator Certification

Job description

The teacher aide will work one-on-one with students and assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and the completion of administrative requirements. Assignments to additional or specific duties may occur as necessary and are assigned by the Principal.

• This position will work in the Life Skills classroom, assisting with the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. The candidate must be comfortable assisting with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs.

Requirements

The qualified candidate must pass an assessment exam (locally administered) and become certified by the State Board of Educator Certification.

Application Procedure

• Complete the Web-based electronic application.
• Provide a certified copy of your college transcript OR high school diploma.
• If available, provide/upload a copy of a valid Educational Aide Certificate.
• Provide proof of Identity (Driver's Lic., SS card, Birth Certificate, Passport, or other government documents.)

Included In The Electronic Application

• You must affirm you are in compliance with the SB 9 fingerprint requirement and will submit to a CHRI review via the "DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Verification Form" (included in the application process).
• An "Affidavit of Applicant Offered Employment" (included in the application process) must be completed and notarized before a candidate is offered a professional position at N-S CISD. A notary public is available in the Human Resources office for candidates who are recommended for employment. This pre-employment requirement complies with TEC 21.009 and local policy.

Work Calendar:

187 Days

Nixon-Smiley CISD does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status in any of its programs or activities, including employment practices.