Ashley Elementary

About the role

Assist special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a structured learning class (SLC).

Responsibilities

• Help prepare instructional materials.
• Keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Assist substitute teachers.
• Auxiliary support for students with physical disabilities (may require some lifting).
• Support students' instructional needs based on IEPs.
• Assist with personal care as necessary.
• Adapt to each student's special needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Inform teacher of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or two years of higher education preferred.
• Must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and transferring students.
• Exposure to biological hazards.

Benefits

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all employees. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.