Special Education Aide
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Job Summary
PRIMARY PURPOSE / FUNCTION:
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual emotional physical and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained team departmental or itinerant capacity as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
ESL endorsement preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Knowledge of core academic subjects assigned
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
About Company
The La Vega Independent School District, established in 1927, encompasses 31.5 square miles in central McLennan County, Texas. Most of the District's students reside either in Bellmead or Waco, Texas. La Vega ISD is a 4A school district and serves approximately 2,900 students.
