PRIMARY PURPOSE :
Assist students with disabilities in job exploration and integration within the community.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum Education / Certification :
High School Diploma & meet the District’s formal academic assessment required by Every
Student Succeeds Act OR
Associates (or higher) degree OR 48 college credit hours
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Special Knowledge / Skills :
Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as a high degree of literacy and
mental capabilities
Must be familiar with child labor laws and the federal guidelines which govern Community Job Exploration Training (CJET)
Must be able to work in a variety of jobs, time schedules and with a variety of people
Possess systematic training skills
Work harmoniously with student, parents, and school personnel
Follow written and / or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
Change assignment or duties during the year to meet the needs of students as students enter
or exit programs
Trained in basic first aid protocol or ability to be trained by District
Travel to various locations throughout the district
Work Conditions :
Tools / Equipment Used : Equipment
Posture : Frequent standing and walking; bending / stooping and reaching fully above head,
pushing, pulling, and twisting
Motion : Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; reaching; manual
dexterity and physical capabilities to perform all job requirements; physically perform jobs
assigned to students
Lifting : May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with
physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory
students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment : May work prolonged or irregular hours; attend after school and night time
activities occasionally; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement
weather), exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards; travel to various locations
throughout the district
- Mental Demands : Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress;