Please Note This posting is for potential openings and may or may not be filled based upon District need.Primary PurposeAssist in implementation of classroom programs including self-help behavior management and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher. If working in special education help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting.Education CertificationHigh 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 of college coursework or have obtained at minimum an associate&rsquos degree or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment knowledge or and the ability to assist in instructing reading writing and math or knowledge or and the ability to assist in instructing reading and writing readiness and math readiness as appropriate.Special Knowledge SkillsAbility to work with children with disabilities.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.Ability to communicate effectively.Knowledge of general office equipment.Experience Other RequirementsSome experience working with children.Major Responsibilities and DutiesHelp 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. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student&rsquos special medical physical communicative and emotional needs.Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.Help supervise students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom bus and playground duty.Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.Maintain confidentiality.Participate in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events as assigned.Responsible for properly maintaining district records adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNone.Equipment UsedWheelchair lift ramp personal computer copier and audiovisual equipment as necessary.