Communication Life Skills Educational Assistant Job at Manor ISD in Manor

MediabistroManor, TX, United States

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Overview

Primary Purpose : Help special education teacher provide for the 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 the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Education / Certification High school diploma or GED, Valid Texas educational aide certificate, Must successfully pass MISD para test

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom

Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs

Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Maintain confidentiality

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned

Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Professional Conduct

Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors

Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures

Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations

Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly

Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Equipment used

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands

Lifting (15-44 pounds)

Carrying (15-44 pounds)

Sitting

Standing

Bending / Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing / Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding / mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors

Work inside / outside

Exposure to noise

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Educational Assistant • Manor, TX, United States