Special Education Educational Associate(SOAR)1:1 - Structured Opportunities for Autism Readiness

Manor ISD; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established educational institution, where you will play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities. This position involves assisting a special education teacher in providing tailored instruction and care, ensuring that each student receives the attention they need to thrive. You will help create an inclusive environment by preparing materials, maintaining classroom order, and supporting students' physical and personal needs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and are ready to engage in a rewarding educational setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to assist students with physical disabilities and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher with classroom programs and student needs.
• Help maintain an orderly classroom and prepare instructional materials.
• Supervise students and manage behavior, including crisis intervention.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Wheelchair lift

Personal computer

Copier

Typewriter

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Primary Purpose:

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

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED, Valid Texas educational aide certificate, successfully pass MISD literacy 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, including 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 teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including 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.
• Demonstrate accuracy in work, ensuring it is neat and correct.
• Exhibit professional behavior and maintain a positive attitude when working with students.
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm and withstand pressure.
• Interact well with students, parents, teachers, peers, and the general public, promoting a positive image of self and school.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community, and visitors.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Show respect and courtesy to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid gossip or speaking badly about the district and district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

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.

Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision and color vision; regularly work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance is expected.