SPED Aide ABLE I

Pasadena Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 20,408 - 26,779; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is hiring a SPED ABLE I Aide at Parks Elementary School. The role supports the special education teacher in daily training programs and may assist with feeding, lifting, and individualized care as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, PAC/48 college hours, and possibly a bilingual test. Previous work with children and ability to work under supervision are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours.
• Bilingual Test (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with routine classroom management.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom environment and supplies.
• Assist students with homework and tests.
• Modify assignments and tests as needed.
• Maintain records and documents for each student.
• Communicate students' needs to staff.
• Help ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
• Assist with behavior management plans.
• Assist in bus loading/unloading.
• Support physical education activities.
• Assist with personal hygiene needs.
• Feed or assist meals for students.
• Lift/move/position students as needed.

Skills

Ability to work with special needs

Student management

Adaptability under pressure

Ability to work with minimal direct监督

Education

High school diploma or GED

PAC Test / 48 college hours

Bilingual test (if applicable)

Job description

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

Location: Parks 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 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
• 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.