Pioneer Heritage Middle School

Program Description

Perform under the instruction of a certified special education teacher to provide for the emotional, behavioral, social, and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including behavior management, emotional regulation, social skills, and academic instruction.

Education/Certification

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred
• If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work with children with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, as well as special education and general education staff
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Ability to collect accurate student data

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials
• Assist the teacher in preparing and maintaining the classroom organizational structure
• Assist the teacher in collecting individualized student data
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Provide inclusion support in the general education and/or special education setting
• Assist the teacher in both verbal and physical de-escalation of students
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s individualized needs
• Work with individual students and/or small groups
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities
• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Exposure to biological hazards

Special Education General Employee Expectations

• Assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults
• Implement, support, and document behavioral intervention strategies
• Provide school health, related, and personal care services

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.