Educational Associate: Special Education; Academics

Overview

Educational Associate:
Special Education (Essential Academics) role at Comal Independent School District.

Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher. If working in special education, help the special education teacher provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours); or an associate’s degree; or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and math (or readiness in reading/writing and math as appropriate).

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

• Some experience working with children.

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheel chairs, lifting, or positioning, as necessary.
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations as needed.
• Adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises as assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Maintain district records in accordance with policies and retention schedules.
• Other duties as assigned.

None.

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment as necessary.

Entry level

Full-time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs

Note:

This description reflects the essential duties and qualifications and may be revised by the district. This posting does not guarantee a job offer or continued employment.