Special Educational Aide - Gateway College Preparatoy School, Georgetown Texas

Position: SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL AIDE - GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATOY SCHOOL, GEORGETOWN TEXAS
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POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

REPORTS TO:

PRINCIPAL
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
SALARY RANGE: $16.50-$20.23 HRLY
WORK DAYS: 182 DAYS

LOCATION:

GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - GEORGETOWN TX

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the planning and implementation of academic activities that meets the individual needs of the student. Works as part of a team of educators to create and produce curriculum for students. Responsible for regular notes that reflect the academic and interactive progress of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assessment testing for newly admitted students
Support and encouragement to students in assisting them in learning and completing assignments
Provide behavior and classroom management support
Feedback on students in the daily milieu
Documents students' progress on a regular basis
Other duties as assigned
Protects confidentiality of students and peers
Participates in gathering assessment information for each student and, as a team member, plan for student success
Advocates for and responds to the needs of students
Approaches responsibilities with enthusiasm, dedication, and energy
Punctual so the team is in attendance at the start of school
Performs duties efficiently and is self-motivated to problem solve
Interacts with students, families, visitors and co-workers with respect
Approaches others with a positive attitude
Refrains from gossip
Offers problem-solving ideas
Strives for professional excellence
Follows dress code
Adheres to policies and procedures
Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned teacher.
Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.
Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment (as needed)
Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines.
Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; escorting students in and around the school and on field trips (as needed).
Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up.
Maintain various records and files.
Perform related work as required.

BENEFITS:
Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums
We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including:
Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Telehealth
Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
403b and 457b Investment Plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
Legal Services