What are the responsibilities and job description for the SpEd Educational Aide position at School of Science & Technology?
Position: Teacher Assistant - Special Education
Department/Campus: Campus Reports to: Dean of Academics
FLSA Status: Nonexempt Pay Grade: PG- 1040
Job Type Full Time Work Hours Normal School hours
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o High School Diploma or G.E.D.
o Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
o Experience working with children is preferred.
o Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
o Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
o Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
o Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of
special education reports and documents.
o Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data
o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
o Moderate travel is required.
