SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE - NOLAN CREEK… at SchoolSpring · Nolan…

Summary: Orenda Education's Nolan Creek School is seeking a Special Education Aide to assist in planning and implementing academic activities tailored to individual student needs. The role involves collaborating with educators to create curriculum and regularly documenting student progress.

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
- Monitors students for safety
- Assists teacher in assessing the academic abilities of students
- Assists teacher in performance improvement of student academic progress
- CIP, CPR, First Aid, Valid Texas Driver's License, annual required staff development
- Must have and maintain a level of general physical/ emotional health, which permits effective performance and duties
- Involves both in-door and out-door activities, on campus and off campus
- Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials

Required Qualifications:
- Must have at least one of the following: Associate's Degree or higher
- Completed two years of Study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 hours)
- Passed a rigorous state or local assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to assist in; instruction reading, writing and math. (Paraprofessional Academy through Education Service Center)
- Previous experience with children in a professional educational setting
- Ability to plan and carry out activities for students that promote cooperative, support interactions

Required Skills: Assessment testing, Behavior management, Classroom management, CPR, First Aid, Instruction in reading, Instruction in writing, Instruction in math, Planning academic activities, Student progress documentation, Respectful interaction

Benefits: Should you enroll in the medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums., 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