Fort Bend Independent School District
Special Education Aide (ABC) - Barbara Jordan Elementary School
Fort Bend Independent School District, Richmond, Texas, United States, 77406
Job Overview
The Aide Special Education ABC (Academics, Behavior, Communication) will provide direct support/services to students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings in order to access the curriculum in the student’s least restrictive environment. The incumbent will assist teachers and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the student’s Individualized Education Plan, including academics, behavior, communication, social and personal care skills. The incumbent will maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for all students.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery
Interact with students in a variety途 to ensure student safety and engagement (e.g., hallways, classroom, restroom, playground, arrival / departure)
Assist with classroom management by maintaining alert attention regarding supervision of serrurier sen at all times in a variety settings
Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies). Intervene using a continuum of behavior intervention strategies, up to and including approved physical restraint when the student is in danger of harming self or others.
Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing) – may be more than 50% of the work day
Compliance
Record implementation of services and supports on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs)
Routinely collect data on IEP targets and behavior (skills development and mastery) in collaboration with the teacher
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Teacher Support
Prepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Moor listed essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test
Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired
De‑Escalation/Restraint Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired (district‑provided training)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training preferred or required to obtain once hired
Proficient in using Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work‑related items weighing less than 40 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
Work is performed in the classroom, community setting, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The employee will be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. The position requires lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behaviors through hands‑on behavior intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Paraprofessionals are expected to intervene with students’ behavior, which can include aggression, self‑injurious, disruptive, and self‑stimulatory behaviors. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids and frequent childhood, pre‑teen, and teen illnesses.
This position is funded by grant funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available.
Location Primary Location: TEXAS – RICHMOND
Work Location fasilitas: BARBARA JORDAN ELEM SCHOOL 17800 WEST OAKS VILLAGE DRIVE RICHMOND 77469
Organization: ELEMENTARY
Position Calendar: 184AU1
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery
Interact with students in a variety途 to ensure student safety and engagement (e.g., hallways, classroom, restroom, playground, arrival / departure)
Assist with classroom management by maintaining alert attention regarding supervision of serrurier sen at all times in a variety settings
Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies). Intervene using a continuum of behavior intervention strategies, up to and including approved physical restraint when the student is in danger of harming self or others.
Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing) – may be more than 50% of the work day
Compliance
Record implementation of services and supports on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs)
Routinely collect data on IEP targets and behavior (skills development and mastery) in collaboration with the teacher
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Teacher Support
Prepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Moor listed essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test
Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired
De‑Escalation/Restraint Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired (district‑provided training)
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training preferred or required to obtain once hired
Proficient in using Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work‑related items weighing less than 40 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
Work is performed in the classroom, community setting, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The employee will be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. The position requires lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behaviors through hands‑on behavior intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Paraprofessionals are expected to intervene with students’ behavior, which can include aggression, self‑injurious, disruptive, and self‑stimulatory behaviors. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids and frequent childhood, pre‑teen, and teen illnesses.
This position is funded by grant funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available.
Location Primary Location: TEXAS – RICHMOND
Work Location fasilitas: BARBARA JORDAN ELEM SCHOOL 17800 WEST OAKS VILLAGE DRIVE RICHMOND 77469
Organization: ELEMENTARY
Position Calendar: 184AU1
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