Special Education: AABLE Classroom Specialist (Academic and Applied Behavior Learning Environme

Job Title

Special

Education:

AABLE Classroom Specialist (Academic & Applied Behavior Learning Environment)

Director of Special Education or Special Education Coordinator

Paraprofessional

Non-exempt

188

See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 205

None

2/13/2025

Assist special education students with significant disabilities under the close supervision of a Special Education teacher in specialized learning environments.

• Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment.
• Educational Aide Certification.
• Must obtain Mandt Training Certification.

• Knowledge regarding disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of working with students with Autism.
• Ability to assist students in an organized set of activities per their individual education plans.
• Ability to assist students in acquiring independent living skills.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• Ability to assist with lifting, toileting, feeding and other daily living skills as needed.
• Ability to effectively work with adults.
• Physical capacity to lift, prompt, transfer and otherwise assist students with physical and behavioral disabilities (e.g. ability to lift 50 lbs).
• Trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques as required by the district.
• Ability to physically manage secondary students.

• Background related to working with children and parents.
• Experience in working with students with significant disabilities.
• Minimum of one full year experience supporting students with disabilities such as Autism.

• Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program under the supervision of the Special Education teacher.
• Assist the teacher with job and task analysis of work skill sets.
• Follow Special Education teacher instruction and guidance.
• Create instructional materials/visual schedules as needed.
• Systematically collect data and documentation and complete situational assessments for students to support data driven job training decisions and further development of identified postsecondary goals.

• Work with students using appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Work with students to develop behaviors and social and communication skills.
• Provide direct support to students with disabilities as indicated in the students' IEPS.
• Follow the students' IEPS and the modifications/adaptations and instructional techniques recommended by related service staff.
• Be proficient in students' individual communication methods and strategies.
• Support students at their assigned campus to facilitate transition to a less restrictive environment or to prevent placement at a more restrictive environment.

• Exhibit professionalism and be a good role model for students at all times.
• Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to students' needs and progress.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Provide the appropriate level of supervision and support to ensure student safety while developing job skill sets and independence.
• Maintain close communication with the teacher and immediately report concerns or incidents as they occur.

Computer, copy machine, and vocational training equipment.

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Work with various types of disabilities including intellectual disabilities, autism and physical disabilities.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

• Physical capacity to lift, transfer and…