Aide, Adaptive Behavior-Middle School
Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX
About The Position
The Adaptive Behavior (AB) Aide assists the special education teacher in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. The role supports students throughout the school day and helps maintain an orderly classroom, prepare instructional materials, and address students’ individual needs. Employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate clearly and respectfully, champion students’ needs, and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Complete 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited college or university.
- Pass Spring Independent School District’s NCLB test in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics; tests are administered after recommendation for hire.
- Ability to work well with children.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work with children with disabilities.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience working with children with disabilities.
- Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
- Assist the teacher in preparing and maintaining records and reports required by federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
- Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting, and positioning.
- Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Assist the teacher in intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
- Assist the teacher in working with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills.
- Supervise students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Inform the teacher of individual students’ special needs or problems.
- Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
