SPED Aide ABLE I

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 4,244,000 - 4,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking an SPED ABLE I Aide to support a special education classroom under the supervision of a certified teacher. This role involves assisting with daily training activities, feeding and personal care as needed, and helping manage student behavior and safety.

The aide will participate in creating instructional materials, maintaining classroom order, and supporting students in various activities throughout the school day according to I.E.P. specifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 loading and unloading of the school buses.
• Participate in 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 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.

Skills

Special needs support

Classroom management

Student safety

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

PAC Test / 48 College Hours

Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Job description

JOB TITLE: SPED ABLE I Aide (former ABLE/PABLE)

DUTY DAYS: 185

PAY GRADE: C03

STARTING SALARY : $ 127.88/DAY

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

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.