MAGNOLIA ISD
Magnolia ISD - Department of Special Education
JOB TITLE: Â Â Â Aide - MATRIX Job Coach Special Education
REPORTS TO:Â Director of Special Education and Teacher(s)
DEPT/SCHOOL:Â Special Education
PAY GRADE/CALENDAR: Â Clerical 4 - 187 days
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PRIMARY PURPOSE:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- 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, LifePlan, 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.
Working Conditions:
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Travel to job sites.
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.