Qualifications:

Education: graduate from a high school, plus forty-eight or more undergraduate college hours
Knowledge of word processing software
Experience in basic clerical functions, filing, and telephone etiquette

Certification:

Hold or be willing to secure a current valid Texas Teaching Aide Certificate, if assigned to Title I students

Special Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to follow guidance of the teacher and administrators
Attention to detail in competing financial records

Physical abilities

Ability to stand for at least thirty minutes
Type and use a computer for email and word processing
Able to sit for extended time
Demonstrate appropriate etiquette dealing with children and adults

Purpose:

SPED Aide must work independently under the guidance of staff. SPED Aide communicates directions to others, provides instructional services to assigned students, supervises students between classes, at playground, assists in re-teaching and reinforcement as assigned; may be asked to maintain records in classroom, work hour or other records for the administrative offices, enter order requests and other clerical functions and assist all other actions assigned by the school leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Comply with the employee handbook and the duties assigned, including general clerical and record keeping
Maintain accurate PEIMS, attendance and other records
Assist teachers in the learning process with students
Supervise students and provide a safe environment
Report any concerns to the Principal/Superintendent
Treat all parents, students and staff in a considerate and respectful manner

Instructional delivery:

Assist teachers as directed to provide lesson activities that actively engage students in learning and maintain discipline
Assist teachers as directed to deliver all electronic, paper products, books, films or other media for appropriateness for use with students
Participate in staff development activities as assigned
Assist teachers as directed to supervise students at the school and off site

Management in one or more of the following areas:

Manage collections of data from staff about student attendance and academic performance
Manage operations of a campus office
Take directions for managing workflow of records assigned

Working environment:

Maintain emotional control under the stress of instructional operations
Maintain confidentiality of all information and records
Be flexible in assisting others as requested
Participate in professional conferences.

Retirement is through the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas and not Social Security. TRS requires five years of participation before any retirement funds are vested. Texas Workers Compensation covers workers in this position. Some Instructional Aides are partially or fully funded with Title I funds. Staff should ask their campus Director if they are paid from Title I funds. Such are Federal monies and are subject to reduction and elimination at any time.

Federal employees shall not engage in text messaging (a) when driving GOV, or when driving POV while on official Government business, or (b) when using electronic equipment supplied by the Government while driving.