7969- Intermediate Special Education Aide-ABLE

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Aide to work under the supervision of a special education teacher. The role includes assisting with daily training, feeding, lifting, and individualized student care, as well as supporting routine instructional and non-instructional activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate, PAC test or equivalent college hours, and possible bilingual testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) or 48 college hours required.
• Bilingual test may be required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in routine classroom management duties.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom environment and supplies.
• Assist students in homework preparation and test taking.
• Modify teacher's assignments and tests as needed.
• Maintain records and files for each student.
• Communicate students' needs to faculty and staff.
• Help maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
• Support behavior management plans for students.
• Assist with loading/unloading school buses and participation in PE classes.
• Assist with personal hygiene needs and feeding as needed.
• Lift, move and position students as required.
• Be aware of students' medical concerns and assist as needed.
• Escort students to various locations in the building.

Skills

Special needs

Student supervision

IEP knowledge

Firm discipline

Behavior management

Stress tolerance

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

PAC Test / 48 college hours

Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Special Education Aide

DUTY DAYS:

185

PAY GRADE

C03

SALARY SCHEDULE:

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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

Education:

• High school diploma or GED


• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate


• 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 place the location of 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