Special Education Aide - ECSE Structured Learning Classroom (SLC)

 
Reports to:  Campus Principal
           
Dept/School:  Early Childhood School
           
Work Year:  184 days
 
Base Salary:  $25,000   Actual salary will be calculated based on experience.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:      
Assist special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 
 
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Structured Learning Class (SLC)
This instructional setting offers specially designed instruction for children with autism and/or other communication disorders who require support to build functional language and communication skills.  The primary emphasis is on language/communication and behavioral needs at the preschool level with increased emphasis on academic support and functional routines at the elementary and middle school levels.  The classroom environment is highly structured and incorporates positive behavior supports and instructional strategies in alignment with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.  Students participate in activities with their non-disabled peers, as appropriate, to help generalize skills learned in the SLC classroom. 

QUALIFICATIONS:    
Education/Certification:         
GED or High School Diploma
Associates degree or two years of higher education preferred
Must register with SBEC 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
  
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
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.
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.
Fulfill other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

OTHER 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.
 
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 
Maintain emotional control under stress.  Work with frequent interruptions. Must be able to lift 25lbs.  Physical demands include:  frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities. Exposure to biological hazards.
  

Application Deadline:  Until Filled


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.
 

Approved By:  Pamela K. Linton, Ed.D.
                         Chief Human Resources Officer
 
Date:  8/14/2024
 
                                                                                                                 
 
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.