Robertson Elementary

Program Description

Social and Interpersonal Learning (SAIL) Students accessing this instructional setting demonstrate significant behavioral and emotional challenges that require intensive support. This program addresses students’ academic and behavioral needs with highly individualized approaches and positive behavior supports. SAIL students require a highly specialized learning environment due to significant communication, social, and behavioral needs. This classroom setting includes intensive social skill instruction, behavior modification strategies, and concentrated academic instruction based on the individual needs of students. Students have opportunities to interact with their typical peers to the fullest extent possible in an effort to reinforce the generalization of acquired skills.

Education/Certification

• GED or High School Diploma
• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred
• Must register with SBEC to obtain an Educational Aide Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

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

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers
• Auxiliary support for students with physical disabilities (may require some lifting)
• Support students’ instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Assist students with personal care as appropriate
• 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

Qualifications

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• May assist with positioning students with physical disabilities
• May require districtwide travel
• Hours may vary

Benefits

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Pay

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Schedule

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Skills

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

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Special Education General Employee Expectation

The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.