Special Education Assistant Early Childhood (ECSE) (48 college hours)

Job Title:         Special Education Assistant       Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt 

                        Early Childhood (SEEC)

  Reports to:      Campus Principal/                  Salary:  Instructional Support Pay Plan

                         Special Education Director                    48 college hours         Pay Grade 3

                                                                                      Associate’s Degree     Pay Grade 4

                                                                                      Bachelor’s Degree      Pay Grade 5

Dept/School:  Assigned Campus                                         

                                                                                 Initiated Date:   February 4, 2002

Funding Source: 192 Special Education                    Revised Date:    January 11, 2022

District Primary Purpose:                

To assist and promote La Joya ISD district in implementing a rigorous 

curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose:         

The major role of the instructional assistant is to assist the teacher with classroom

instruction so that learning is maximized for all students.  The PPCD assistant’s

purpose is to assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students

(mildly to severely disabled) 3-5 year olds; observing and documenting student

progress and/or behavior; implementing plans for instruction; and monitoring student

behavior during non-classroom time.

Qualifications:                                              

Education/Certification:       

High School Diploma or GED and 48-college hours or 2 years postsecondary education

Para-Professional Certificate (Process to State Board of Educator

Certification (SBEC) when hired.)      

Experience/Knowledge:          

Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

1. Works cooperatively with teachers and other assistants as members of the “teaching team.”

1. Assists students requiring daily care (e.g. toileting, diapering, feeding, etc) for the purpose of providing appropriate care and /or developing children’s daily living activities and behavior skills.

1. Provides direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitors ability to follow directions and behavior, or designated classes/activities with the student (s) as outlined in the IEP.

1. Implements recommended modifications and adaptations to the environment or materials as directed by the teacher (s), and assist staff in maintaining charts and other records related to students’ progress.

1. Participates in daily planning sessions with teacher(s).

1. Reinforces concepts/skills that have been introduced by the teacher(s).

1. Provides corrective feedback and/or positive reinforcement to the students during guided practice activities.

1. Works with small groups of students or individual student on specific identified needs.

1. Helps with other classroom management activities such as procedures/routines, and materials preparation/organization.

1. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playground, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of special education students.

1. Performs other instructionally related activities deemed appropriate by the teacher.

1. Maintains confidentiality of all student information and all aspects of the special education department.

1. Performs other duties pertaining to special education as assigned by the Principal/Director.

1. Follow all Work from Home Protocols when working remotely.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

            Mental Demands:    

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written in English and Spanish), interpret policy and procedures, maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling, regular heavy lifting of students.  This position may involve rare exposure to bacteria, bodily fluids and communicable diseases.

POSITION WORKING DAYS:          187 Days

Semester 1

The position I hold is a Federal position and I fully understand the duties and responsibilities of this supplemental position. Supplemental positions are specific and must comply with state and federal guidelines. My signature attest that I understand the duties and responsibilities.

Employee’s Signature:                                 Supervisor’s Name:                                                

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Semester 2

The position I hold is a Federal position and I fully understand the duties and responsibilities of this supplemental position. Supplemental positions are specific and must comply with state and federal guidelines. My signature attest that I understand the duties and responsibilities.

Employee’s Signature:                                   Supervisor’s Name:                                               

Employee’s ID:                                                Supervisor’s Signature:                                        

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