Special Education Teacher Assistant - APT (Achieving Positive Transition), Students Ages 19-21 [...]

Spring Branch ISD; Minnesota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch ISD in Minnesota is looking for a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support adult special education students with significant disabilities. This role involves assisting students in developing independent living skills and providing job skills training under the supervision of an A.P.T. teacher.

The candidate should possess at least 48 college hours or a high school diploma, have an Educational Aide Certification, and must be fluent in English. The school district doesn't discriminate and is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment.
• Educational Aide Certification is required.
• Must obtain Mandt Training Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist adult special education students with independent living skills.
• Participate in student career awareness and vocational training.
• Provide guidance and support to students in job skills.

Skills

Knowledge regarding disabilities

Ability to assist students in organized vocational activities

Ability to assist students in acquiring independent living skills

Fluent in English (speaking and writing)

Ability to assist with daily living skills

Education

Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent

Educational Aide Certification

Mandt Training Certification (to be obtained)

Tools

Computer

Vocational training equipment

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - APT (Achieving Positive Transition), Students Ages 19-21

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant - APT (Achieving Positive Transition), Students Ages 19-21

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Days: 188

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203

Contract: None

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Assist adult special education students with significant disabilities ages 19-21 with independent living skills and general work supervision including direction and on-the-job training in work expectations, workplace behavior, compliance to workplace safety standards, production, and task completion under the close supervision of an A.P.T. teacher.

Qualifications / Skills

Education / Certification

• Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment.
• Educational Aide Certification.
• Must obtain Mandt Training Certification.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge regarding disabilities preferred.
• Ability to assist students in an organized set of vocational and work-related activities per their individual education plans that are intended to develop work-skills preparation while they are still in school.
• Ability to assist students in acquiring independent living skills.
• Ability to assist with travel training as part of the students’ post-secondary coordinated set of activities.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• Ability to assist with lifting, toileting, feeding and other daily living skills as needed.
• Ability to effectively work with both adults, adult students and the Work-Based Learning Center team.

Experience

• Background related to working with children and parents.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Support

• Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional/work skills training program under the supervision of the A.P.T. teacher.
• Assist the A.P.T. teacher with job and task analysis of work skill sets.
• Assist in job accommodations and adaptations for students in acquiring work skill sets.
• Follow A.P.T. teacher instruction and guidance.
• Participate in planned staff development and professional growth activities related to student career awareness, work skills preparation, work behaviors, job acquisition, and independent living skills.
• Create instructional materials/visual schedules as needed.
• Systematically collect data and documentation and complete situational assessments for students to support data driven job training decisions and further development of identified postsecondary goals.

Student Management

• Work with students using appropriate interpersonal skills and be a good role model in the development of their work behaviors, work-skills preparation, and independent living skills.
• Work with students to develop work-related attitudes, behaviors, and social and communication skills necessary to obtain their identified postsecondary goals.
• Provide support to students in developing each student’s level of independence, self-determination and self-advocacy skills.
• Provide direct support to students with disabilities as indicated in the students’ IEPS and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Follow the students’ IEPS and the modifications/adaptations and instructional techniques recommended by related service staff.
• Be proficient in students’ individual communication methods and strategies.

Other

• Be flexible and collaborate with the A.P.T. teacher in providing intensive job skills and vocational training appropriate to each student’s transition assessments and postsecondary goals.
• Exhibit professionalism and be a good role model for students at all times as they acquire work-related behaviors, job skills, and independent living skills.
• Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to students’ needs and progress.
• Support the development of each student’s functional personal management, recreation/leisure, and adult living skills as integral components of the A.P.T. program.
• Attend community based instruction trips at nonprofit organizations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide the appropriate level of supervision and support to ensure student safety while developing job skill sets and independence. Maintain close communication with the A.P.T. teacher and immediately report concerns or incidents as they occur.

Equipment Used

Computer, copy machine, and Work-Based Learning Center vocational training equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Work with various types of disabilities including intellectual disabilities, autism and physical disabilities.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Physical capacity to lift, transfer and otherwise assist students with physical disabilities (e.g. ability to lift 50 lbs.).
• Training of A.P.T. students requires continuously standing and moving around the training areas.

Application Procedure

Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at https://www.springbranchisd.com/join-our-team/applicants.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.