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Educational Associate - ECSE

Young World Physical Education, Austin, TX, United States


Primary Purpose Help special education teacher provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the certified teacher.

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Must successfully pass MISD paraprofessional test

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Essential Job Functions

Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom

Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning

Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene

Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs

Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, and playground duty)

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Maintain confidentiality

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff in which duties are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Professional Conduct

Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community, and visitors

Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures

Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations

Demonstrates respect and courtesy to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly

Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience

Equipment used Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Working Conditions The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands

Lifting (15-44 pounds)

Carrying (15-44 pounds)

Sitting

Standing

Bending / stooping

Kneeling

Pushing / pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding / mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors

Work inside / outside

Exposure to noise

Position Type and Salary Full‑Time

$18.30 to $25.80 per hour

Job Requirements

High School / Trade School degree preferred

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