Special Education Aide – Functional Academics (FA)

Assist special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. 

This instructional setting provides educational services primarily to students with cognitive impairments who access the general education curriculum through prerequisite skills.  An individually paced curriculum is developed for each student, focusing on reading, writing and math with a strong emphasis on pre-vocational skills.  Instruction meets the needs of students requiring alternate assessment.  Students are typically able to participate in some activities and classes with their non-disabled peers with support.  FA classrooms are arranged to provide maximum opportunity for intensive specialized instruction on the prerequisite level of the academic Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

The foregoing 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.