Grant-Funded Special Education Program Assistant

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Program Assistant (Pool) to provide direct instruction to eligible special education students under a certified teacher's guidance. You will support instruction in core subjects and help implement IEPs while maintaining a productive classroom environment.

The role involves collaboration with regular and special education staff, record-keeping, and participation in staff development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60 college hours with emphasis on a major academic area (i.e., English, language arts, psychology, mathematics, sciences, social sciences).
• Have 2 years experience working with students or parents.
• Obtain valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience in working with special populations preferred.
• Ability to operate personal computers and utilize applicable software applications.
• Assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (functional life skills).
• Work well with children.
• Work with students with physical, emotional, educational and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Cope with a variety of students in varied and sometimes stressful situations.
• Communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to eligible special education students in academic programs under the general guidance of a certified teacher.
• Provide individualized instruction in one or more of the following academic areas: math, science, social studies, and language arts.
• Reinforce academic or developmental skills requiring extensive repetition.
• Plan jointly with regular education and special education teachers to insure appropriate implementation of student IEPs.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Provide an orderly and productive learning environment.
• Develop resources to enhance and supplement instruction.
• Observe and record student progress.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with other professional personnel.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
• "Other duties as assigned" may include working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.

Skills

Operate PCs

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Fort Worth ISD in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Program Assistant (Pool) to provide direct instruction to eligible special education students under a certified teacher's guidance. You will support instruction in core subjects and help implement IEPs while maintaining a productive classroom environment.

The role involves collaboration with regular and special education staff, record-keeping, and participation in staff development.