Adaptive Behavior SPED Assistant — Grades 7-8

DISTRICT WIDE; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

College Station ISD is seeking an Instructional Assistant in SpEd Adaptive Behavior for grades 7-8 to join the candidate pool. This paraprofessional role supports the primary teacher, implements behavior plans, assists with IEP goals, and helps manage daily classroom activities in a 7-8 setting.

The position is non-exempt, with a 187-day schedule, and pay grade Paraprofessional PG 3. Immediate starting date is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Assist in maintaining a safe, secure learning environment.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and IEP goals.
• Manage student behavior including crisis situations.
• Adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Supervise students during the day (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with records/reports.
• Orient substitute teachers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in maintaining a safe, secure, learning environment.
• Assist teacher in implementation of behavior intervention plan and IEP goals.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with children with DIS

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

College Station ISD is seeking an Instructional Assistant in SpEd Adaptive Behavior for grades 7-8 to join the candidate pool. This paraprofessional role supports the primary teacher, implements behavior plans, assists with IEP goals, and helps manage daily classroom activities in a 7-8 setting.

The position is non-exempt, with a 187-day schedule, and pay grade Paraprofessional PG 3. Immediate starting date is available for qualified candidates.