7956- Elementary Special Education Aide-ECSE

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District seeks a Special Education Aide to assist the special education teacher. This role involves supporting students in their daily training programs, helping with personal care, and managing classroom activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and experience with special needs students. Responsibilities include modifying assignments, maintaining student records, and ensuring a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Assist special education teacher in daily training programs.
• Help with personal hygiene and feeding of students.
• Modify assignments as per individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom management and preparation of materials.
• Maintain records of student needs and progress.
• Communicate students' needs to faculty.

Skills

Ability to work with special needs students

Ability to work with students without direct supervision

Ability to implement I.E.P. requirements

Ability to deal fairly and firmly with students

Ability to restrain disruptive students

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

PAC Test / 48 College Hours

Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Job description

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 feeding, lifting, and individualized care of special education students; the aide may assist with daily instructional and non‑instructional activities, including student management.

Qualifications

Education:

• 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.