Special Education Aide Student Specific - Sullivan Midd.

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District in Houston is seeking a Special Education Aide Student Spec to assist identified students with disabilities throughout the school day under supervision of the classroom teacher.

This role requires patience, effective communication, and strong classroom management. The starting salary is $127.88 per day for 185 duty days, with duties including material prep, record keeping, and student supervision.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with routine classroom management duties.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain supplies.
• Support students in homework, tests, and activities.
• Modify assignments and track records for each student.
• Maintain confidentiality and safety for students and staff.
• Assist with transportation and supervision as needed.
• Support in orienting students to class schedules and routines.

Skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Scheduling

Drive a motor vehicle

Map reading / navigation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

PAC Test / 48 College Hours

Bilingual Test

Job description

JOB TITLE: Special Education Aide Student Spec - Sullivan Midd

DUTY DAYS: 185

PAY GRADE: C03

STARTING SALARY :$ 127.88/day

Primary Purpose

Provide support to identified students with disabilities who require additional support and supervision throughout the school day.

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 children who exhibit severe behavior challenges
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle
• Ability to read a map and navigate an automobile
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality issues
• Ability to maintain a schedule

Experience

• Previous work experience with behavioral 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.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate verbally and written with students, faculty, staff, and community Ability to read and interpret written instructions. Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students, equipment, and materials, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

2021-2022