Shawnee Trail Elementary

About the role

Assist special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in inclusive and special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Auxiliary support to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require some lifting).
• Support students’ instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Assist students with personal care as appropriate.
• 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.
• 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 disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.

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.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.

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.