Frontline Applicant Tracking - Gunter ISD

Openings as of 4/4/2025
Support Staff

Special Education Aide / Bus Monitor / CDL Required

JobID: 226

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Special Education Assistant


Date Posted:
  1/26/2022


Location:
  GRAYSON COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP


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Primary Purpose:
Assist the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including, but not limited to, self-help, behavior management and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education and the assigned building principal and the immediate direction/supervision of a certified teacher. 
 
Qualifications:
 
            Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate
• Certification in CPR
  
Special Knowledge/Skills:
 
• Successful completion of Paraprofessional Assessment
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively
 
Experience:
• Prefer minimum of two years’ experience working with children
 
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
           
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting and/or positioning
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behaviors 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
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty and playground
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
• Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required special education paperwork
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events, as needed
• Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in member district board policy
• Work cooperatively with teachers and colleagues
• Accept suggestions and new ideas
• Manage time wisely
• Complete Bus Driver Certification within 3 months of hire date
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor(s)
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
           
None
 
Equipment Used:
 
Wheelchair lift, ramps, special adaptive equipment, computer, copier and audio-visual equipment.
 
Working Conditions: school environment
           
Mental Demands:
Reading, Math and Writing ability. Ability to communicate effectively. Maintain emotional control under stress.
 
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
 
 
The previous statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 




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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Support Staff

Special Education Aide / Bus Monitor / CDL Required

JobID: 325

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Special Education Assistant


Date Posted:
  8/24/2023


Location:
  GRAYSON COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Primary Purpose:
Assist the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including, but not limited to, self-help, behavior management and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education and the assigned building principal and the immediate direction/supervision of a certified teacher. 
 
Qualifications:
 
            Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate
• Certification in CPR
  
Special Knowledge/Skills:
 
• Successful completion of Paraprofessional Assessment
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively
 
Experience:
• Prefer minimum of two years’ experience working with children
 
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
           
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting and/or positioning
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behaviors 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
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty and playground
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
• Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required special education paperwork
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events, as needed
• Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in member district board policy
• Work cooperatively with teachers and colleagues
• Accept suggestions and new ideas
• Manage time wisely
• Complete Bus Driver Certification within 3 months of hire date
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor(s)
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
           
None
 
Equipment Used:
 
Wheelchair lift, ramps, special adaptive equipment, computer, copier and audio-visual equipment.
 
Working Conditions: school environment
           
Mental Demands:
Reading, Math and Writing ability. Ability to communicate effectively. Maintain emotional control under stress.
 
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
 
 
The previous statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 




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