25-26 MMS Special Education Assistant, IBIS

Job Title: Special Education Assistant

Reports to: Principal and teachers assigned Dept.: School Campus Assigned Exemption Status: Non-Exempt 187 days Salary calculations will be commensurate with job experience.

Primary Purpose: Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help behavior management and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications: Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Experience Prior experience working with children preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials, classroom displays, and instructional activities.
2. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional activities and exercises as assigned by the teacher.
3. Assist in the implementation of each students Individual Education Program as directed by the teacher.
4. Assist with the administration and scoring of student assignments and tests.
5. Assist in monitoring and supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including cafeteria, bus, or playground duty as assigned.
6. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
7. Assist in inventory care and maintenance of supplies and materials.
8. Assist the teacher in keeping records and preparing required reports.
9. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as appropriate.
10. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
11. Assist the teacher in the use of instructional technology for students.
12. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of students.
13. Maintain strict confidentiality.
14. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, board policy, and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
15. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged standing
• Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Lifting: Regular heavy lifting of students

Environmental Factors:

• Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals
• Standard instructional equipment

Posture:

• Prolonged standing

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of:

• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Sex
• National origin
• Age
• Disability
• Military status
• On any other basis prohibited by law.

Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 13885 Woodway Drive Woodway, Texas 76712 Contact phone number: 254-761-5610