Special Education Resource Aide

Special Education Resource Aide

Salary: Daily rate: $110.40 - $133.84 Work days: 187 (8 hrs. per day) Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED Meets the standards of ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act): (1) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college credit hours): or (2) Associate's degree (or higher) Must apply and obtain a Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (upon hire) Experience working with children preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with parents, co-workers, and students Ability to work well with children with disabilities Ability to communicate effectively Ability to work well under supervision Ability to use computer and be familiar with word, excel, access, and e-mail systems Required Documents: The following are the required documents that must be submitted with your application in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents electronically or deliver them to the CISD Central Administration Building located at 14521 Horizon Blvd., El Paso, Texas 79928 Copy of High School Diploma or Equivalent Transcripts with (48) hours or more from an accredited college or university Copy of driver's license Current Resume It is the policy of Clint ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, handicap or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the district's Title IX Coordinator, Chief Human Resources Officer, at 14521 Horizon Boulevard, El Paso, Texas, 79928, and/or Section 504 Coordinator at 14521 Horizon Boulevard, El Paso, Texas, 79928,

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Resource Aide Salary Block: Instructional Support Pay Grade Level 2 Reports To: Campus Principal and teacher(s) assigned Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Terms of Employment: 187 days

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Meets the standards of NCLB (No Child Left Behind); (1) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college credit hours); or (2) Associate's degree (or higher)
• Must apply and obtain a Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (UPON HIRE)
• Experience working with children preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with parents, co-workers, and students
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work well under supervision
• Ability to use computer and be familiar with word, excel, access, and e-mail systems

Primary Purpose

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

Performance Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support 1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays. 2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. 3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. 4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. 5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management 6. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. 7. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Rev Nov 2013 Rev 05/15/14 Rev 06/30/16

Other 8. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. 9. Maintain confidentiality. 10. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality concerning personnel and students. 11. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the CISD safety program. 12. Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follow all district policies. 13. Demonstrates the ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption to district operations 14. Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor. 15. Assist with particular health needs of students (i.e. feedings, busing, mobility, general hygiene, toileting and distribution of medications). 16. Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment, wheelchair, wheelchair lifts, other mobility aids and other OT/PT apparatus.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather.

Must be able to assist in the lifting/carrying of students with disabilities in excess of 50 lbs.

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

Terms of Employment Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually as per district policies and procedures