Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (Terry)

Instructional Support Compensation Plan
Salary Range: $17.16 - $20.79 per/Hour
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
• To assist one or more teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of the teacher.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education/Certification:
• High School Diploma/GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate

• SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Ability to work well with children and exhibit effective working relationships with staff and school community
• Ability to communicate effectively

• EXPERIENCE:
• None
• Some experience working with children preferred

• MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
• Escort children to and from various rooms.
• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher’s request.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems concerning individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Help maintain discipline and other non-instructional functions.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Record attendance information and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• None

• WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Mental Demands:
• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

• Physical demands/environmental factors:
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs.
• Standing, bending, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.