Minimum Salary: $30,811/Days: 197

 

Primary Purpose:

Assist the Educational Diagnostician, Speech Language Pathologist, and campus staff with the management of special education records and the coordination and communication of special education meetings with staff and parents.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of general office equipment

Ability to use the computer proficiently for word processing, email, and spreadsheets

Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Understanding of and commitment to customer care principles

 

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Some clerical experience

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1.  Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel within legal timelines.

2.  Assist staff in the maintaining, copying, and transferring confidential folders or documents as required.

3.  Work with special education staff to schedule ARD meetings.

4.  Communicate information to staff and parents within legal timelines.

5.  Distribute necessary information to school staff as required.

6.  Enter data and maintain information as required.

 

Other

7.  Maintain confidentiality.

8.  Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

9.  Perform other duties as assigned.

10. Follow district emergency procedures and safety protocols.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

 

Equipment Used:

Personal computer/peripherals, copier, and other equipment.

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. May be required to lift or transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with disabilities. Possible exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases.