Aide Spec Ed - RDSPD

- Aide Spec Ed - RDSPD (2600020E)
Job Description
Aide Spec Ed - RDSPD - ( 2600020E )
Description
Job Overview
The Aide Special Education RDSPD will provide support and services to students within the Brazoria-Fort Bend Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) in a variety of educational settings in order to access the curriculum in the student's least restrictive environment. The incumbent will assist the teacher and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the student's individualized education plan. This incumbent will also maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for all students. Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
Assist the classroom teacher to provide services that are appropriate and consistent with goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP)
Interact with students in a variety of settings 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 students at all times in a variety of settings
Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies)
Implement academic / functional lessons under the guidance and direction of the teacher in a variety of settings (e.g., large group, small group, or independent practice)
Record service implementation on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs)
Collect data, document, and chart student progress in collaboration with the teacher
Provide visual communication to facilitate language for deaf/hard of hearing students under the guidance and direction of the teacher
Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing)
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Prepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher
Compliance Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
Demonstrate compliance to meet federal and state mandates and local board policy under the supervision of the classroom teacher for activities which include related to classroom instruction and IEP development
Compile, maintain, and file/submit all reports, records, and other documents required
Participate in continuing education experiences and professional development to enhance the skills/knowledge necessary to serve program students
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above 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 essentials functions. Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test
Texas Educational Aide Certification or obtain within 10 days of hire
De-Escalation/Restraint Certification or obtain within 30 days of hire per district procedure (district provided)
Proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications
Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information in sign language for Total Communication classrooms
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, work stations 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, such as books, papers and presentation materials. 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 which 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 The employee may be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. The position may require lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behaviors through hands-on behavior intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Paraprofessionals may be expected to intervene with students' behavior, which can include aggression, self-injurious, disruptive, and self-stimulatory behaviors. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which 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.
If you are a TRS retiree and return to work in a role that requires a TRS surcharge, you will be responsible for paying that charge via payroll deduction.
Primary Location
: TEXAS-SUGAR LAND
Work Locations
: SETTLERS WAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
3015 SETTLERS WAY BLVD.
SUGAR LAND 77479
Job
: Staff
Organization
: DEPARTMENT
Position Calendar : 187AU1
School Year : 2026-2027
Salary Grade : 501A
Unposting Date
: Feb 1, 2027, 12:59:00 AM
Salary Structure
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