Stafford Middle School

Campus Principal

186

Assist special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in inclusive and special education settings.

Education/Certification High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred

If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification

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

Help teacher prepare instructional materials.

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Provide assistance to substitute teachers.

Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require some lifting).

Help manage behavior of students.

Support students’ instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).

Assist students with personal care as appropriate.

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special needs.

Work with individual students or small groups.

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Maintain confidentiality.

Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned.

Candidates must be able to fulfill all responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Ability to work in stressful environment. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift 25lbs.

Special Education General Employee Expectation The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.