Special Education Aide - Social and Interpersonal Learning (SAIL)

Frisco ISD; Little Elm (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Frisco ISD is seeking an Education Aide to support a Special Education classroom (SAIL) with students who have disabilities. The role involves assisting the lead teacher with instructional activities, preparing materials, and maintaining records while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

On-site in Frisco ISD, 186 work days annually, with_SBEC certification requirements and strong teamwork. The aide helps with inclusion efforts, behavioral supports, and social-emotional learning, and may assist

Qualifications

• Familiarity with supports for students with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials with teacher.
• Maintain records and assist with reports.
• Assist substitute teachers as needed.
• Assist students with physical disabilities as required.
• Support behavior and instructional needs according to IEPs.
• Supervise students and maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development and events.

Skills

Disability support

Verbal & written instructions

Communication skills

Office equipment knowledge

Schedule flexibility

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Associate degree or 2 years college

SBEC Educational Aide Certification

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Reports To

Campus Principal

Work Year Days

186

Primary Purpose

Assist special education teacher in providing students with disabilities appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to help them achieve educational progress related to their intellectual, communication, emotional, social, physical, and self-help skills.Provide inclusion support, academic and behavior support, implementation in positive behavior supports, and support to students in social and interpersonal learning.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:Social and Interpersonal Learning (SAIL)Students accessing this instructional setting demonstrate significant behavioral and emotional challenges that require intensive support. This program addresses students’ academic and behavioral needs with highly individualized approaches and positive behavior supports. SAIL students require a highly specialized learning environment due to significant communication, social, and behavioral needs. This classroom setting includes intensive social skill instruction, behavior modification strategies, and concentrated academic instruction based on the individual needs of students. Students have opportunities to interact with their typical peers to the fullest extent possible in an effort to reinforce the generalization of acquired skills.

Qualifications

Education/Certification : GED or High School DiplomaAssociate degree or two years of higher education preferredMust register with SBEC to obtain an Educational Aide CertificationSpecial Knowledge/Skills : Ability to work with children with disabilitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyKnowledge of general office equipmentFlexibility with situations that require a change in schedule

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Help teacher prepare instructional materials.Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.Provide assistance to substitute teachers.Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require some lifting).Help manage behavior of students.

Support students’ instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).

Assist students with personal care as appropriate.

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special needs.Work with individual students or small groups.Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.Maintain confidentiality.Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned.Candidates must be able to fulfill all responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Physical demands may include: Assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities. Districtwide travel. Hours may vary.

Special Education General Employee Expectation:

The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

Disclosure Statements

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.