Adaptive Behavior Aide — Special Education Support

MARSHALL ES; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Independent School District in Spring, Texas seeks an Adaptive Behavior (AB) Aide to support a special education teacher in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a classroom setting.

Starting immediately, this full-time position (187 days/year) requires 48 college hours and passing the NCLB tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Preference is given to candidates with an Associate's degree or higher and 1+ year experience with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires 48 hours of college coursework.
• Must pass Spring ISD's NCLB tests in Reading, Writing and Mathematics (Tests administered after hire recommendation).
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: 1+ years experience working with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparation of instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist teacher in preparing/maintaining records/reports required by Federal, State or local laws/regulations.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist teacher in intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assist teacher in working with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills.
• Assist in supervision of students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Inform teacher of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work well with children

Effective communication

Ability to work with children withdis:

Education

48 hours of college coursework

Pass Spring Independent School District's NCLB test in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics

Associate's Degree or higher

One+ years experience working with children with disabilities

Job description

Spring Independent School District in Spring, Texas seeks an Adaptive Behavior (AB) Aide to support a special education teacher in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a classroom setting.

Starting immediately, this full-time position (187 days/year) requires 48 college hours and passing the NCLB tests in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. Preference is given to candidates with an Associate's degree or higher and 1+ year experience with disabilities.