Aide, CASE-Elementary

Spring Independent School District•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) Program Aide works with students with low-incidence disabilities who are developing skills for independent living and working. The aide assists the special education teacher in meeting students’ physical, academic, social, and instructional needs in general education classrooms, special education settings, and the community. Work is guided by district curriculum, students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personal care plans, and applicable federal, state, and district policies and procedures. Employees are expected to act with integrity, demonstrate the district’s core values, communicate clearly and respectfully, and continuously improve their performance and processes. This is a nonexempt position reporting to the Campus Principal. It is listed as 187 days per year, with a minimum pay of $24,310 and a midpoint of $28,589. The position is funded by federal and/or state grants, and continued employment is conditioned on the availability of full funding.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
48 hours of college coursework.
Pass Spring Independent School District’s NCLB tests in reading, writing, and mathematics; tests are administered after the recommendation for hire.
Educational Aide II Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
Ability to acquire a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Ability to work well with children, including children with disabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with employers.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and solve problems in a variety of situations.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, which may include lifting or positioning students, assisting with personal hygiene, and assisting non-ambulatory students.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
One or more years of experience working with children.
Previous experience as a vocational trainer or teaching aide.
Fluency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist the teacher in implementing instructional plans that develop students’ independent-living, community-access, and vocational-training skills.
Assist the teacher in preparing and maintaining records and reports required by federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
Train, monitor, and coach students in classroom and community settings.
Assist the teacher with crisis intervention and restraint of disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
Work with individual students or small groups.
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day.
Prepare documents, reports, and other written materials documenting student progress and performance.
Inform the teacher of individual students’ special needs or problems.
Transport students using a district vehicle.
Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.