Wakeland High School

Program Description

This instructional setting prepares students with significant disabilities to participate as independently as possible in critical natural environments. The goal is to achieve the highest level of academic progress possible while participating with maximum independence in integrated community, domestic, recreational, and vocational activities.

Education/Certification

• A high school diploma or GED
• An 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

Responsibilities

• Help the teacher prepare instructional materials
• Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require some lifting)
• Help manage behavior of students
• Support students’ instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Assist students with personal care as appropriate
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special needs
• Work with individual students or small groups
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned

Qualifications

• Candidates must be able to fulfill all responsibilities and duties as assigned

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

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Special Education General Employee Expectations

• 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.

Company Information

• Frisco ISD 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.
• Frisco ISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.