Special Education Aide - Harvest Preparatory Academy
About The Position
Harvest Preparatory Academy is seeking a Special Education Aide to work independently under the guidance of staff. The Aide will communicate directions, provide instructional services to assigned students, supervise students between classes and at the playground, and assist in re-teaching and reinforcement as assigned. This role may also involve maintaining classroom or other administrative records, entering order requests, and performing other clerical functions. The position requires adherence to the employee handbook and assigned duties, including general clerical and record-keeping tasks. The Aide will assist teachers in the learning process, ensure a safe environment for students, and report any concerns to the Principal/Superintendent. Professional conduct with parents, students, and staff is expected.
Requirements
- Graduate from a high school
- Forty-eight or more undergraduate college hours
- Knowledge of word processing software
- Experience in basic clerical functions, filing, and telephone etiquette
- Hold or be willing to secure a current valid Texas Teaching Aide Certificate, if assigned to Title I students
- Ability to follow guidance of the teacher and administrators
- Attention to detail in competing financial records
- Ability to stand for at least thirty minutes
- Type and use a computer for email and word processing
- Able to sit for extended time
- Demonstrate appropriate etiquette dealing with children and adults
Responsibilities
- Comply with the employee handbook and the duties assigned, including general clerical and record keeping
- Maintain accurate PEIMS, attendance and other records
- Assist teachers in the learning process with students
- Supervise students and provide a safe environment
- Report any concerns to the Principal/Superintendent
- Treat all parents, students and staff in a considerate and respectful manner
- Assist teachers as directed to provide lesson activities that actively engage students in learning and maintain discipline
- Assist teachers as directed to deliver all electronic, paper products, books, films or other media for appropriateness for use with students
- Participate in staff development activities as assigned
- Assist teachers as directed to supervise students at the school and off site
- Manage collections of data from staff about student attendance and academic performance
- Manage operations of a campus office
- Take directions for managing workflow of records assigned
Benefits
- Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas
- Texas Workers Compensation covers workers in this position.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
