Structured Learning Environment Educational Associate (Special Education)

Manor ISD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a compassionate and dedicated aide to support students with disabilities. This role involves assisting in the classroom, preparing instructional materials, and providing personal care to students. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with teachers and staff. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. If you are passionate about education and helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Assist special education teacher with physical and instructional needs.
• Help maintain classroom order and prepare instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and assist with personal care needs.
• Help manage behavior and maintain confidentiality.

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. 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 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.
• Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned.
• Personal Attributes – neat and clean in dress and appearance, works with others in a positive manner. Professional Behavior – maintains high level of ethical behavior, avoids gossiping, handles confidential information, avoids speaking ill of other personnel, and avoids doing personal business at work.
• Student Relations – shows respect to students, shows concern and encouragement for students has positive attitude when working with students.
• General Attributes – demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressure.
• Public Relations – Interacts well with students, parents, teachers, peers, and the general public and promotes 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 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 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

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 (45 pounds or more)

Carrying (45 pounds or more)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Work inside/outside

Exposure to noise

Work prolonged or irregular hours

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The information below is critical to accepting a Special Education assignment especially for Behavior or Life Skills assignments. You must be able to meet the physical demands of the position if you sign this document stating you have the capabilities and do not please understand that you are falsifying a document and there will be grounds for termination. There are also certain training requirements which entail physical demands you are also expected to perform such task. Please indicate by checking yes or no for the areas documented.

Yes or No

I have physical limitations that prevent me from completing all phases of the Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA) training.

Yes or No

I have physical limitations that prevent me from performing all phases of the (SAMA) containment.

Yes or No

I have physical limitations that prevent me from stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and/or lifting.