Instructional Assistant, SpEd Adaptive Behavior

College Station ISD • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The Instructional Assistant, SpEd Adaptive Behavior helps a special education teacher meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. The role assists with classroom programs, including behavior management, crisis intervention, and instruction. The assistant works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher, and is assigned to a campus. The position is non-exempt and is scheduled for 187 days.

The assistant supports students’ individual medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs; helps implement behavior intervention plans and IEP goals; and assists with personal care and supervision throughout the school day. The role also supports classroom preparation and upkeep, equipment care, administrative records, substitute teacher orientation, and assigned staff development and school activities. Professional conduct, confidentiality, flexibility, and maintaining emotional control under stress are expected.

Working conditions include frequent interruptions and moderate noise. Duties may include assisting ambulatory students; moving classroom or adaptive equipment and items weighing up to 10–50 pounds; and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, bacteria, and communicable diseases may occur. The role requires predictable and regular attendance and may involve deadlines and significant stress.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must participate in district-provided crisis intervention training.
• Must participate in district-provided behavior management training.
• Some experience working with children.
• Some experience implementing instructional strategies and behavior intervention plans.
• Ability to meet the described physical and working-condition demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Predictable and regular attendance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe, secure learning environment.
• Assist with implementation of behavior intervention plans and IEP goals.
• Help manage student behavior, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including in the classroom, lunchroom, on buses, and on the playground.
• Keep the teacher informed about individual students’ special needs or problems.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the skill and experience capabilities expected for the position.
• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community members, and visitors; remain calm under pressure; adapt to changing routines and situations; and assist fellow workers willingly.

What This Job Offers

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