Special Education: AABLE Classroom Specialist (Academic and Applied Behavior Learning Environment) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum of 48 college hours or high school diploma/equivalent plus pass a District Assessment.
• Educational Aide Certification.
• Must obtain Mandt Training Certification.
• Knowledge regarding disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of working with students with Autism.
• Ability to assist students in an organized set of activities per their individual education plans.
• Ability to assist students in acquiring independent living skills.
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
• Ability to assist with lifting, toileting, feeding and other daily living skills as needed.
• Ability to effectively work with adults.
• Physical capacity to lift, prompt, transfer and otherwise assist students with physical and behavioral disabilities (e.g. ability to lift 50 lbs).
• Trained in de-escalation and restraint techniques as required by the district.
• Ability to physically manage secondary students.
• Experience background related to working with children and parents.
• Experience in working with students with significant disabilities.
• Minimum of one full year experience supporting students with disabilities such as Autism.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to Texas Education Agency and district policies and procedures.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program under the supervision of the Special Education teacher.
• Aid in job and task analysis of work skill sets.
• Follow Special Education teacher instruction and guidance.
• Create instructional materials/visual schedules as needed.
• Systematically collect data and documentation and complete situational assessments for students to support data driven job training decisions and further development of identified postsecondary goals.
• Work with students using appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Develop behaviors and social and communication skills for students.
• Provide direct support to students with disabilities as indicated in the students' IEPS.
• Follow the students' IEPS and the modifications/adaptations and instructional techniques recommended by related service staff.
• Be proficient in students' individual communication methods and strategies.
• Support students at their assigned campus to facilitate transition to a less restrictive environment or to prevent placement at a more restrictive environment.
• Exhibit professionalism and be a good role model for students at all times.
• Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to students' needs and progress.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Provide the appropriate level of supervision and support to ensure student safety while developing job skill sets and independence.
• Maintain close communication with the teacher and immediately report concerns or incidents as they occur.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provide the appropriate level of supervision and support to ensure student safety while developing job skill sets and independence.

Maintain close communication with the teacher and immediately report concerns or incidents as they occur.

Equipment Used

• Computer
• Copier
• Vocational training equipment

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Work with various types of disabilities including intellectual disabilities, autism and physical disabilities.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
• Physical capacity to lift, transfer and otherwise assist students with physical and behavioral disabilities (e.g. ability to lift 50 lbs).
• Frequent and/or prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.