Educational Associate - Functional Academics Classroom (Anticipated)

Manor Independent School District; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Manor Independent School District is seeking an Educational Associate - Functional Academics Classroom (Anticipated) for Bluebonnet Trail Elementary in Austin, Texas. The role supports a special education teacher in implementing classroom programs and assisting students with disabilities.

Starting date is immediate, with a full-time schedule. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas educational aide certificate, and pass MISD paraprofessional testing.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Must pass MISD paraprofessional test.

Responsabilidades

• Assist teacher with instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and reports as assigned.
• Assist students with physical disabilities and personal care.
• Supervise students during the day and at meals/buses/playground.

Conocimientos

Disability support

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Office equipment

Educación

HS diploma

Texas aide certificate

Paraprofessional test

Descripción del empleo

Educational Associate - Functional Academics Classroom (Anticipated)

Manor Independent School District Bluebonnet Trail Elementary - Austin, Texas

Job Details

Job ID: 5968732

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

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

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Must successfully pass MISD paraprofessional 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. This includes 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. This includes 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.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff in which duties 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.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
• Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Equipment used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Working Conditions

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.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

• Lifting (15-44 pounds)
• Carrying (15-44 pounds)
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending/Stooping
• Kneeling
• Pushing/Pulling
• Repetitive hand motions
• Keyboarding/mouse
• Speaking clearly
• Hearing

Environmental Factors:

• Work inside/outside
• Exposure to noise

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.30 to $25.80 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Charles Rodriguez , Principal
• Bluebonnet Trail Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]