Functional Academic Educational Associate Anticipated at Manor Independent School District

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 undergeneral supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.Education/CertificationHigh school diploma or GED Valid Texas educational aide certificate Must successfully pass MISD para testSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to work with children with disabilitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyKnowledge of general office equipmentMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displaysHelp 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 students 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:NoneEquipment used:Wheelchair lift ramps personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipmentWorking ConditionsThe 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 stressWork with frequent interruptionsPhysical Demands:Lifting (15-44 pounds)Carrying (15-44 pounds)SittingStandingBending/StoopingKneelingPushing/PullingRepetitive hand motionsKeyboarding/mouseSpeaking clearlyHearingEnvironmental Factors:Work inside/outsideExposure to noiseRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Microsoft Office,Inventory Control,Soft Skills Training,General Management,Higher Education,Office Operations,Administration Support,Document Control Management,Documentation,Office Administration,Teaching/Lecturing,Inventory Management,Document Management,Inventory,Office Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1