25-26 MHS Special Education Assistant, 18+ Program

Job Title : Special Education Assistant

Reports to : Principal and teacher(s) assigned

Dept. / School : Campus Assigned

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt / 187 Days

Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

Primary Purpose :

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of studentswith disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroomprograms including self-help behavior management and instruction programs. Workunder general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience :

Prior experience working with children preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

1. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials classroom displays and instructionalactivities.

2. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional activities / exercises asassigned by the teacher.

3. Assist in the implementation of each students Individual Education Program as directed bythe teacher.

4. Assist with the administration and scoring of student assignments and tests.

5. Assist in monitoring and supervising students throughout the school day both inside andoutside the classroom including cafeteria bus or playground duty as assigned.

6. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

7. Assist in inventory care and maintenance of supplies and materials.

8. Assist the teacher in keeping records and preparing required reports.

9. Participate in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events asappropriate.

10. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

11. Assist the teacher in the use of instructional technology for students.

12. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of students.

13. Maintain strict confidentiality.

14. Uphold and enforce school rules administrative regulations board policy and federal andstate laws rules and regulations.

15. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional

equipment.

Posture : Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling / squatting bending / stooping pushing / pulling andtwisting

Motion : Frequent standing

Lifting : Regular heavy lifting of students

Environment : Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Mental Demands : Maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because

of race color religion sex national origin age disability military status or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experienceand abilities. The

Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources13885 Woodway Drive Woodway Texas 76712. Contact phone number is .

Key Skills

Data Entry,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Data Collection,Special Education,Personal Injury Law,Special Needs,Experience with Children,Human Resources,Tube Feeding,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1