Days per Year: 187

Min: $23,562

Mid: $27,706

JOB TITLE: Structured Behavior Support (SBS) Aide
 

REPORTS TO: Principal

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt    

PAY GRADE: Para 4

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Structured Behavior Support Aide position will assist the Structured Behavior Support Teacher with meeting the behavioral and academic needs of students with disabilities.

All employees of SISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• 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)
• Must obtain Educational Aide Certification

 Preferred:

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

 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist teacher in collecting instructional and behavioral data.
• 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 in the implementation of behavior plans.
• Assist teacher with data collection, documenting student progress, and documenting services provided.
• Assist teacher with intervening during crisis situations that may require restraint of students exhibit imminent danger to self or others.
• Assist teacher in working with individual students or small groups to support acquisition and generalization of appropriate social and/or behavior skills.
• Assist in supervision of students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom setting.
• 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.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may required.