Aide - SPED - Adaptive Behavior

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

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About The Position

The Aide - SPED - Adaptive Behavior performs instructional and student-care duties as assigned. The role assists with the instructional program, data collection, instructional materials and equipment, and teacher-planned activities. It also supports students with disabilities in self-care, adaptive behavior protocols, and personal care identified in their IEPs. The aide may physically prompt students during instruction, including lifting and positioning, and may use CPI strategies to manage disruptive behavior, including restraint.

The position follows federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to special education aides; participates in planned in-services and professional growth activities; attends professional meetings as required; and provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Other SHARS duties may be assigned.

This is a 187-duty-day, non-exempt position. Working conditions include maintaining emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running; daily heavy lifting and carrying of 45 pounds or more; positioning students and moving classroom or adaptive equipment; and exposure to noise, bacteria and communicable diseases, and students’ physical and verbal outbursts.

Requirements

• For a Title I campus: 48 college hours or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• For a Non-Title I campus: 15 college hours, a high school diploma or GED, and a passing score on the ParaPro test.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide II certificate required once employed.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Valid CPI certification preferred; it can be obtained after employment.

Responsibilities

• Follow federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
• Assist in data collection.
• Assist in preparing, using, and maintaining instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills.
• Assist students with self-care activities such as toileting when needed.
• Assist in implementing the adaptive behavior protocol.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Physically prompt students through instruction, which may require lifting and positioning.
• Perform other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.
• Use CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint, when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED