SPED Aide BSS
About The Position
The SPED Aide BSS provides support and supervision throughout the school day to identified students with disabilities who require additional assistance. The aide supports classroom instruction and management, helps implement student behavior management plans, assists with personal care and mobility, and helps maintain a safe learning environment. The role may involve working with any student as determined by the student's I.E.P. and performing other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or principal. The position is at South Houston Elementary School and has 185 duty days. The listed pay grade is C03; the starting salary is referenced through a salary schedule, but no amount is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
- PAC Test or 48 college hours.
- Bilingual test, if applicable.
- Ability to work with children who exhibit severe behavior challenges.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
- Ability to read a map and navigate an automobile.
- Basic computer and typing skills.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain a schedule.
- Previous work experience with behavioral children.
Responsibilities
- Assist the teacher with routine classroom management duties.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials.
- Assist in maintaining the classroom environment and supplies.
- Assist students with homework preparation and test taking.
- Modify teachers' assignments, tests, and other instructional materials.
- Maintain records, files, and other pertinent documents for each student.
- Communicate students' needs to faculty and staff.
- Help maintain a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- Assist in implementing students' behavior management plans.
- Assist with loading and unloading school buses.
- Participate in activities involved with physical education classes.
- Assist with students' personal hygiene needs and feeding.
- Lift, move, and position students in a variety of settings.
- Remain aware of students' medical concerns.
- Escort students to different locations in the building.
- Monitor students during activities throughout the school day.
- Work with any student as determined by the student's I.E.P.
- File documents in students' folders.
- Help orient students to the class schedule each semester.
- Obtain necessary textbooks for different programs.
- Perform other duties as determined by the special education teacher or principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
