PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The role of the Special Education Instructional Aide, in responding to the unique needs of students, is to interact effectively with the assigned teacher within the framework of the philosophy and goals established by Board Policy and in accordance with statutes, standards of regulatory agencies, and administrative guidelines to create an educational environment which is conducive to learning and which provides opportunities, strengthens areas of weaknesses, and extends positive values.

QUALIFICATIONS:

.High School Diploma or G.E.D.

.Certification as per Texas Education Agency

 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assists the teacher in preparing instructional materials and work.    
2. Provides appropriate individual and group instruction under the direction of the teacher.    
3. Assists the teacher in maintaining an orderly classroom environment for learning.   
4. Exhibits effective communication with students.                                                        
5. Displays cooperativeness in working with students, teachers, and other school personnel.    
6. Demonstrates knowledge of district and administrative policies applicable to the position.     
7. Exhibits maturity and emotional control.
8. Accepts and performs additional school related assignments in a positive and efficient manner. 
9. Dresses and grooms appropriately.
10. Exhibits punctuality and dependability in performing his or her job. 
11. Adheres to proper channels when communicating ideas, problems, etc.                      
12. Adheres to Professional Ethical Standards in relationship to students, teachers, peers and administrators.     
13. Participates in staff development and professional growth activities. 

Professionalism

Adheres to ethical and legal standards:

1. Follows ethical standards of the B.E.C. State of Texas “Code of Ethics” and “Standard Practices for Texas Educators”. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)

• Complies with standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, colleagues, school officials, parents, and community members.
• Maintains the dignity of the professional; respects and obeys the law, demonstrates personal integrity and exemplifies honesty.
• Exemplifies ethical relations with colleagues; extends just and equitable treatment to all members of the profession.
• Measures success by the progress of each student toward realization of his or her potential as an effective citizen.
• Cooperates with parents and others to improve the public schools of the community.

1. Adheres to F.B.I.S.D. “Hornet Points of Pride” professional district standards. (Entire copy in Employee Handbook)

• Utilizes district procedures to resolve concerns.
• Maintains positive working relationships with others by:
• BEING TRUTHFUL…about our District and fellow Employees
• BEING RESPECTFUL…of fellow Employees
• SEEKING SOLUTIONS…for our District and fellow Employees
• BEING FAIR, EQUITABLE AND TOLERANT…of differences among individuals both in our actions for the District and toward our fellow Employees
• SUPPORTING OUR DISTRICT
• GROWING PROFESSIONALLY

Calendar Days: 187