SPED Aide ABLE I

Pasadena Independent School District; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a SPED ABLE I Aide to support a special education classroom under the supervision of a teacher. Responsibilities include assisting with daily training, feeding, lifting, and individualized care for students with special needs, and helping with both instructional and non-instructional activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas Educational Aide Certificate, and appropriate testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• PAC Test / 48 college hours required.
• Bilingual test may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with routine classroom management.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom environment and supplies.
• Assist with students' homework and tests.
• Modify assignments as needed.
• Maintain student records and files.
• Communicate student needs to staff.
• Ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
• Support behavior management plans.
• Assist with loading/unloading school buses.
• Participate in physical education activities.
• Assist with personal hygiene needs and feeding.

Skills

IEP understanding

Ability to work with special needs

Adaptability under stress

Confidentiality

Non-instructional support

Student management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

PAC Test / 48 College Hours

Bilingual test (if applicable)

Tools

None

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

Working 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.