Functional Academic Educational Associates

Manor Independent School District (TX)•Austin, TX

50d

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Must successfully pass MISD para test
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment

Responsibilities

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.
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 the 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.
Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
Accuracy - work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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 assists fellow workers willingly.
Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.