Aide, Adaptive Behavior

$23,562 - $27,706/Yr

Spring Independent School District - Houston, TX

Full-time

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Adaptive Behavior Aide position is designed to support the special education teacher in addressing the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a middle school setting. This role emphasizes integrity, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement in the educational environment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

• One+ years experience working with children with disabilities
• Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university