Aide - MATRIX Job Coach - SPED

MAGNOLIA ISD

Magnolia ISD - Department of Special Education

JOB TITLE: Aide - MATRIX Job Coach Special Education
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Teacher(s)
DEPT/SCHOOL: Special Education
PAY GRADE/CALENDAR: Clerical 4 - 187 days

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide assistance to the special education teacher(s), along with assisting students, ages 18 to 22 years, in developing independent living, employment, and social skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Texas Education Aide Certificate or willingness to obtain certificate (at applicant's expense) within 30 days of employment.
• Any applicant for paraprofessional jobs who is recommended for hire in Magnolia ISD and has not obtained a minimum of 48 college hours will have to pass a paraprofessional assessment exam which consists of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with students with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office programs/equipment

Minimum Experience:

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Help the teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Provides support for students in the community environments.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Assist the teacher in identifying community opportunities in the areas of employment/volunteering, education, social/recreation, and independent living skills.
• Maintain a regular schedule of direct involvement with the student in the implementation of the student's IEP, including progress toward postsecondary goals.
• Train students in appropriate community environments, attitudes, habits, behavior, dress, and communication skills necessary to master post - secondary goals and objectives.
• Help the teachers in transition assessments including vocational, independent living, academic, adaptive behavior, LifePlan, self determination, and medical
• Assist the teacher in developing post-secondary goals and objectives based on assessments.
• Provide opportunities for the student to develop self-determination and self-advocacy skills.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring and documenting progress toward mastery of post-secondary goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP.
• Demonstrate the ability and stamina required to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the teacher and assistant director of special education.
• Maintains confidentiality of specific student information in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations and local district policies.
• Helps the teacher maintain and document effective communication between student, parent and community provider.
• Demonstrates professional, ethical and responsible behavior in all environments.

Working Conditions:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Travel to job sites.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.