Aide - MATRIX Job Coach - SPED

Aide - Matrix Job Coach Special Education

To provide assistance to the special education teacher(s), along with assisting students, ages 18 to 22 years, in developing independent living, employment, and social skills.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma Valid Texas Education Aide Certificate or willingness to obtain certificate (at applicant's expense) within 30 days of employment. Any applicant for paraprofessional jobs who is recommended for hire in Magnolia ISD and has not obtained a minimum of 48 college hours will have to pass a paraprofessional assessment exam which consists of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work with students with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of general office programs/equipment

Minimum Experience:

Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Help the teacher prepare instructional materials. Provides support for students in the community environments. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and prepare required reports. Assist the teacher in identifying community opportunities in the areas of employment/volunteering, education, social/recreation, and independent living skills. Maintain a regular schedule of direct involvement with the student in the implementation of the student's IEP, including progress toward postsecondary goals.

Train students in appropriate community environments, attitudes, habits, behavior, dress, and communication skills necessary to master post - secondary goals and objectives. Help the teachers in transition assessments including vocational, independent living, academic, adaptive behavior, Life Plan, self determination, and medical Assist the teacher in developing post-secondary goals and objectives based on assessments. Provide opportunities for the student to develop self-determination and self-advocacy skills.

Assist the teacher in monitoring and documenting progress toward mastery of post-secondary goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP. Demonstrate the ability and stamina required to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, on a daily basis. Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the teacher and assistant director of special education. Maintains confidentiality of specific student information in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations and local district policies.

Helps the teacher maintain and document effective communication between student, parent and community provider. Demonstrates professional, ethical and responsible behavior in all environments. Maintain emotional control under stress. Travel to job sites. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.