ECSE Educational Aide – LVES
Job Description
Primary Purpose: Assist the Early Childhood Special Education teacher to provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in the student’s educational setting. Assist in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in the ECSE or other special needs settings; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel, all under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills: Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Confidentiality Typical Duties & Responsibilities: Working with children individually or in small groups under teacher direction. Be assigned to miscellaneous duties around the classrooms; i.e., bulletin boards, preparing materials, readying the equipment, house cleaning, preparing snacks, duplicating materials, etc. Assist children in specific arts and crafts activities. Support and assist students in meeting classroom and school expectations of appropriate behavior. Must engage in play on the floor, outside and in gym areas. The Educational Aide is frequently required to bend at the neck, squat and kneel. The Educational Aide is required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally need to lift a young child. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to adapt to the physical demands of this position. Assist/accompany students during transitions in and out of the ECSE classroom. Assist the teacher in routine reporting and accounting of student information. Assist the teacher in helping students remove and put on outer apparel. Assist in positioning and bracing of students. Help in unusual situations, i.e., field trips, fire drills, tornado drills, etc. Observe and record behavior, as well as assist in the utilization of techniques designed by the teacher. Work with a variety of staff including other educational aides, teachers, and administrators. Assist the students in toileting and self-care activities; i.e., washing, brushing teeth, diapering, etc. Assist with lifting students. Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding the students, respecting the dignity of every student and family. Other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or supervisor. Generous Benefits: TRS Active-Care — The District pays $445 a month toward the employee health insurance premiums; vision and dental offered; cafeteria plan available. Lago Vista Independent School District is a 4A public school district based in Lago Vista, Texas, approximately 20 miles northwest of Austin. Situated on the north shore of Lake Travis in the beautiful Texas hill country, Lago Vista has a population of approximately ~10,000 residents. This unique community offers the warmth of a small town, but is within a 20 minute drive to the conveniences of the city – apartment living, shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. Employees who choose to live in Austin can enjoy a drive to and from work against traffic. Come be part of a collaborative work team where you feel part of a family, know all the students by name, and have the potential to truly make a positive impact. For additional information, please visit the district website at: www.lagovistaisd.net.
2/18/2025
