Aide, Adaptive Behavior - HS

Job Title

Adaptive Behavior (AB) Aide - High School

Principal

Nonexempt

Para 4

The AB Aide position will assist the special education teacher to provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. All employees are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students, and drive continuous improvement.

• 48 hours of college coursework from an accredited college or university.
• Pass Spring Independent School District's NCLB test in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (tests are administered after the recommendation for hire).
• One or more years of experience working with children with disabilities.
• Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.

• Assist teacher in preparation of instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist teacher in preparing/maintaining records/reports required by Federal, State or local laws/regulations.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist teacher in intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assist teacher in working with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills.
• Assist in supervision of students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Inform teacher of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Multi-tasking efficiently in an environment that has frequent interruptions, while maintaining emotional control under stress. The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Participation or presence required at some district functions in the district and/or out of the district. There is heavy telephone responsibilities and prolonged use of computer.

There may be occasional overtime or irregular hours.

Full-Time