Primary Purpose:

Assist the teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

48 completed college hours; or

Passed the tests of adult basic education (TABE)

Provide documentation from surrounding school districts of highly qualified status.

must posses or be eligible to obtain an educational aide certificate issued by the state board of education and must obtain a national criminal background check through SBEC within 30 days of hire.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. work with the special education teacher in planning
2. provide  individual or group assistance to students through utilization of a variety of methods of instruction and learning experiences;
3. assist the teacher for in preparing instructional materials;
4. assist in the collection of student evaluation data as necessary for the comprehensive assessment of students, tracking student achievement and educational planning;
5. follow individualized children's programs as directed by the special education teacher;
6. assist with lifting, handling, feeding, changing, toileting, and other needs specific to the special population;
7. perform or assist with medical procedures for  which  specifically trained
8. by a physician, i.e. suctioning, tube feeding, clean internment catheterization,  etc., as directed by the special education teacher;
9. assist in behavior management, including crisis intervention and restraint procedures, as directed by the special education teacher;
10. provide without immediate proximity supervision, campus/community-based instruction as specified in weekly lesson plans;
11. Other duties as assigned – in the best interest of the District.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

     Maintain emotional control under stress

     Moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting.

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Applications must be submitted online @www.eisd.net.
Must clear fingerprinting check prior to employment (Sentate Bill 9)
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Official transcripts will be required as verification of college credit.
For more information contact the Edgewood ISD Human Resources Department.

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