Special Education Aide - Inclusion presso Frisco ISD

Job Title:  Special Education Aide - Inclusion
 
Reports to:  Campus Principal
           
Dept/School:  Vandeventer Middle School
           
Work Year:  186 Days
 
Base Salary:  $23,650  Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:      
Assist special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:    
Education/Certification:         
High School diploma or GED
Associates degree or two years of higher education preferred
If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification
 
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
  
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.
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.
Fulfill other 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: 
Ability to work in stressful environment. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.  Must be able to lift 25lbs.