SPED OMEGA Aide (HS)

Pasadena Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Independent School District seeks a SPED Omega Aide (HS) to support a special education teacher in daily training, feeding, lifting, and individualized care. The role involves assisting with instructional and non-instructional activities and student management.

Under supervision, the aide helps prepare materials, maintain a safe, confidential environment, and supports students with IEP goals. Excellent teamwork and sensitivity to special needs are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• ParaPro Exam or PAC Test with 48 college hours.
• Bilingual test required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with routine classroom management.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain classroom environment and supplies.
• Assist students with homework, tests, and life skills.
• Modify assignments, tests and instructional materials as directed.
• Maintain student records and communicate needs to staff.
• Escort and monitor students in various locations and activities.
• Assist with student feeding, personal hygiene and safety.
• Assist in loading/unloading school buses and supporting PE activities.

Skills

Ability to work with special needs

Work without direct supervision

Understand IEP requirements

Restrain disruptive students

Handle stressful situations

Maintain confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

ParaPro or PAC Test / 48 college hours

Bilingual test (if applicable)

Job description

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

JOB TITLE: SPED OMEGA Aide (HS)

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
• ParaPro Exam or 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 read and interpret written instructions; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); ability to hear and place the location of sounds; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

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 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.