SPED Aide - Gen. Resource

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Aide Generic - Resource to support students under the supervision of a special education teacher. This role involves assisting with daily training, instructional and non-instructional activities, and maintaining student safety and records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate, and pass PAC test with 48 college hours; bilingual ability preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with routine classroom management duties.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom environment and supplies.
• Assist students with homework, tests, and assignments.
• Modify assignments and tests as needed per instruction.
• Maintain records and files for each student.
• Communicate students' needs to faculty and staff.
• Help maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
• Assist with behavior management plans for students.
• Assist with loading/unloading school buses.
• Participate in activities involved with physical education.

Skills

Ability to work with special needs

Ability to work with students without

I.E.P. implementation

Fair but firm discipline

Restrain disruptive students

Handle stressful situations

Maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

PAC Test / 48 College Hours

Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Job description

JOB TITLE: Special Education Aide Generic - Resource

DUTY DAYS: 185

PAY GRADE: C02

STARTING SALARY: $121.32 /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

Working Conditions

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) instructions; ability to hear and place the location of sounds; maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Ability to see close up, at a distance and peripherally, ability to lift and carry 50 lbs, ability to push and or pull 100 lbs, ability to maneuver wheelchairs, walkers or other wheeled apparatus, ability to physically restrain disruptive students, ability to reach above the head or straight out from body, ability to stand continuously for at least 30 minutes, ability to use hands in performing certain tasks, such as diaper changing, feeding, and helping with life skills