Sped Aide BSS

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District in Houston, TX seeks a Sped Aide BSS to support identified students with disabilities throughout the school day. This role requires patience, strong communication, and the ability to follow instructions and safety protocols.

It involves assisting the teacher with classroom management, preparing instructional materials, and helping students with assignments, transportation, and daily routines in a 185-day academic calendar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• PAC Test / 48 College Hours.
• Bilingual Test (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in routine classroom management.
• 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 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.

Skills

Behavioral support

Communication skills

Time management

Following instructions

Driving ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

PAC Test / 48 College Hours

Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide support to identified students with disabilities who require additional support and supervision throughout the school day.

JOB TITLE

Sped Aide BSS

DUTY DAYS

185

PAY GRADE

C03

STARTING SALARY

$126.62/day

Primary Purpose

Provide support to identified students with disabilities who require additional support and supervision throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• PAC Test / 48 College Hours
• Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to work with children who exhibit severe behavior challenges
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle
• Ability to read a map and navigate an automobile
• Basic computer and typing skills
• Time management skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality issues
• Ability to maintain a schedule

Experience

• Previous work experience with behavioral 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

Working Conditions

Ability to communicate verbally and written with students, faculty, staff, and community. Ability to read and interpret written instructions. Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students, equipment, and materials, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases