EDUCATIONAL AIDE - SPED

Description/Notes

POSITION: EDUCATIONAL AIDE - SPED

REPORTS TO: PRINICIPAL

SUPERVISES: n/a

POSITION STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SALARY RANGE: $15.50-$18.45

WORK DAYS: 182 C

SCHEDULE: 7AM- 330 PM - M - F

LOCATION: NOLAN CREEK, BELTON TEXAS

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the planning and implementation of academic activities that meets the individual needs of the student. Works as part of a team of educators to create and produce curriculum for students. Responsible for regular notes that reflect the academic and interactive progress of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assessment testing for newly admitted students

Support and encouragement to students in assisting them in learning and completing assignments

Provide behavior and classroom management support

Feedback on students in the daily milieu

Documents students' progress on a regular basis

Other duties as assigned

Protects confidentiality of students and peers

Participates in gathering assessment information for each student and, as a team member, plan for student success

Advocates for and responds to the needs of students

Approaches responsibilities with enthusiasm, dedication, and energy

Punctual so the team is in attendance at the start of school

Performs duties efficiently and is self-motivated to problem solve

Interacts with students, families, visitors and co-workers with respect

Approaches others with a positive attitude

Refrains from gossip

Offers problem-solving ideas

Strives for professional excellence

Follows dress code

Adheres to policies and procedures

Monitors students for safety

Assists teacher in assessing the academic abilities of students

Assists teacher in performance improvement of student academic progress

CIP, CPR, First Aid, Valid Texas Driver's License, annual required staff development

Must have and maintain a level of general physical/ emotional health, which permits effective performance and duties.

Involves both in-door and out-door activities, on campus and off campus.

Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have at least one of the following:

Associate's Degree or higher

Completed two years of Study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 hours)

Passed a rigorous state or local assessment demonstrating knowledge of, ad the ability to assist in; instruction reading; writing and math. (Paraprofessional Academy through Education Service Center)

Previous experience with children in a professional educational setting.

Ability to plan and carry out activities for students that promote cooperative, support interactions.

Benefits

BENEFITS: Should you enroll in the medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.

Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Telehealth

Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

403b and 457b Investment Plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options

Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance

Legal Services How To Apply Please submit your application online at www.orendaeducation.org, click on WORK FOR US!