7952- Elementary Special Education Aide-ABLE

Pasadena Independent School District; South Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is hiring a Special Education Aide to assist under the supervision of a special education teacher. This role involves helping special education students with their daily training programs, including lifting and individualized care.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and have the ability to work effectively with students. Responsibilities include managing classroom activities and supporting students' personal hygiene and educational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours needed.
• Previous experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in routine classroom management duties.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom environment and supplies.
• Assist students with homework and test preparation.
• Implement the student's behavior management plan.
• Support students with personal hygiene needs.

Skills

Ability to work with special needs students

Ability to work with students without direct supervision

Ability to understand and implement I.E.P. requirements

Ability to deal with students in a fair but firm manner

Ability to restrain disruptive students

Ability to operate under stress

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

PAC Test / 48 College Hours

Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Job description

7952- Elementary Special Education Aide-ABLE JobID: 7952

Job Title: Special Education Aide

Duty Days: 185

Pay Grade: C03

Salary Schedule: Click for Salary Schedule

Primary Purpose: To work under the supervision of the special education teacher and assist in the special education student's daily training program; the aide may possibly help with the feeding, lifting, and individualized care of special education students; the aide may assist with daily instructional and non-instructional activities, including student management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours
• Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to work with special needs students
• Ability to work with students without direct supervision
• Ability to understand and implement requirements as stated in an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.)
• Ability to deal with students in a fair but firm manner
• Ability to restrain disruptive students
• Ability to work in a stressful situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality issues

Experience

• Previous work experience with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist teacher in routine classroom management duties.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials.
• Assist in maintaining classroom environment and supplies.
• Assist students in homework preparation, test taking.
• Modify teacher's assignments, tests, and other instructional entities.
• Maintain records, files and other pertinent documents on each student.
• Communicate students' needs to faculty and staff.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty, staff.
• Assist in implementing student's behavior management plan.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of the school buses.
• Participate in the activities involved with physical education classes.
• Assist with individual student's personal hygiene needs.
• Feed or assist students in feeding themselves.
• Lift, move, and position students in a variety of settings.
• Be aware of student's various medical concerns.
• Escort students to different locations in the building.
• Monitor students during various activities during the school day.
• Be able to work with any student as determined by the student's I.E.P.
• File various documents in students' folders.
• Assist in orienting students to class schedule each semester.
• Obtain any necessary textbooks for different programs.
• Perform other duties as determined by the special education teacher or the principal.

Equipment Used

Copier, typewriter, computer, telephone, cooking utensils, various household appliances, computer based learning tools, DVD/VCR and TV, reading machines, other specialized equipment pertinent to specific handicapping conditions.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Ability to hear and locate sounds; ability to see and close up, at a distance and peripherally; ability to lift and carry 50 lbs; ability to push and or pull 100 lbs.