Special Education ATP Aide

Pasadena Independent School District (TX) • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The SPED ATP Paraprofessional will participate as a member of the Special Education Adult Transition Services Program, providing overall support and training to students with disabilities as they transition from the high school setting to their post-secondary setting. The role involves working under the general supervision of the Executive Director for Special Education and immediate direction of a certified Special Education teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Two years of experience working with children with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher by preparing instructional materials
• Assist teacher in re-teaching IEP related goals and objectives
• Assist teacher with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Assist teacher in maintaining administrative records (data collection) and preparing required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Assist teacher in routine Adult Transition Program management duties
• Assist in orienting students to their Adult Transition Program schedule and/or supervising/shadowing students in the community setting
• Be aware of student's various medical concerns, condition
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 lbs
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist teacher in managing behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
• Assist supervising students throughout the school day including community settings
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
• Uphold and enforce school district rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED