Aide - SPED - Adaptive Behavior

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the teacher with instructional needs as appropriate, focusing on adaptive behavior for students with disabilities. The role involves supporting students in self-care, implementing therapy and behavior intervention programs, and providing instructional support and accommodations. The aide will also be responsible for maintaining instructional materials and records, and may be involved in non-medical procedures and personal care as outlined in student IEPs.

Requirements

• College hours for Title I campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test
• College hours 15 or high school diploma or GED (with passing score of 464 on ParaPro test) for Non-Title I campus
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Paraprofessional Educational Aide certificate II required once employed
• CPI certification once employed
• Additional Qualification for Title I Campus: College hours, 48 minimum or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, electric changing tables, Hoyer lift, assistive technology equipment-voice output device, various physical therapy equipment, gastrointestinal tube (g-tube).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education paraprofessionals and child care facilities.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in maintaining confidential student records and data for determining student progress.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist when needed in helping students in self-care activities such as feeding and toileting.
• Assist in implementing the therapy programs which may require lifting and positioning.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies.
• Assist in providing no-medical procedures such as feeding tubes and other interventions as necessary for the student.
• Provide instructional support and implement instructional accommodations for students.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree