SPED Aide ABLE I

Pasadena Independent School District; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District seeks a SPED ABLE I Aide to support the special education teacher in the daily training program at Mae Smythe Elementary School.

Responsibilities include classroom management, material prep, and assisting with feeding, hygiene, and student supervision. Prior experience with children and IEP understanding are valued to help maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PAC Test and/or 48 college hours required.
• Bilingual testing may be required if applicable.
• Experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with routine classroom management duties.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain supplies.
• Support students in homework, tests, and instructional activities.
• Assist with feeding, personal hygiene and safe positioning as needed.
• Ensure students' safety and follow behavior plans.

Skills

Special needs experience

Student management

I.E.P. implementation

Confidentiality

Behavior management

Work under supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

PAC Test

48 College Hours

Bilingual Test

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: Mae Smythe Elementary School

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 ofthe special education teacher and assistin the special education student's daily training program; the aide may possiblyhelp 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
• 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.