SPED Bridges Aide 26-27

Job Title: SPED Bridges Aide Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Campus Administrator Pay Grade: Para 4 Days: 187 Dept./School: Special Education Date Revised: 05/04/2026 Primary Purpose Mentor, facilitate, and support special education students on campuses in the BRIDGES programs whose behavior interferes with academic progress. The Special Education BRIDGES paraprofessional is a support staff member to the BRIDGES special education teacher and general education teachers serving students in the BRIDGES program. Qualifications Education & Certification: High School Diploma or GEDCompleted 48 hours of highly qualified paraprofessional classes (or completion of the equivalency exam)Computer skillsCertification associated with autism, emotional disturbance, or behavior/mental health needs Special Knowledge And Skills Bi-lingual (optional)Experience in working with children and youth through law enforcement or mental health agenciesAbility to work effectively with children with behavioral problemsAbility to implement crisis prevention/intervention techniques (CPI training is required and provided)Ability to communicate effectively with students and staffAbility to maintain emotional control under stressAbility to engage in frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and possible physical intervention (used only to ensure the care, welfare, safety, and security of student and others when the student's behavior poses a threat of imminent, serious physical harm to self or others and when the student's behavior poses a threat of imminent, serious destruction of property) Major Responsibilities And Duties (specific But Not Limited To) Behavior Management Participate as a student's campus team member in implementing behavior intervention plans.Provide crisis prevention/intervention, including verbal de-escalation, when needed.Assist with implementing points and the levels system in the BRIDGES program.Assist with the implementation of the classroom behavior management systemAssist with escorting students to the BRIDGES program when the student's behavior poses an imminent and serious threat of physical harm to self or othersMonitor and document student behavior for progress monitoring and during crisesAssist with analyzing and interpreting behavioral dataAssist students in exploring appropriate behavior choicesCollect and provide student behavior documentation (verbal and written) to teachers, administrators, and LSSPMaintain professional behavior in emotionally charged situations with students/parentsMaintain proper safety and security precautions to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self or othersCompile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including behavior documentation, discipline reports, and daily or weekly behavior card data. School Visitation/Consultation Observe informal interactions between teacher(s) and student(s)Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational/behavioral needs of students and interpretation of behavioral documentationConsult with school staff regarding the implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive studentsConsult with classroom teachers and relevant staff regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP Classroom Organization Assist with the planning, preparation, and conducting of social skills lessons.Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.Assist teacher in preparation of instructional material and classroom displays.Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroomAssist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reportsAssist in supervising students in special education throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroomProvide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers Communication Use appropriate verbal and written communications with staff and students (and parents if required to attend parent/teacher conferences)Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisorsMaintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community membersUse effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly Other Attend parent/teacher conferences as requested.Present a positive attitude that provides a positive role model for students.Work effectively with othersExhibit sound judgment in decision-making and problem-solvingAttend and participate in faculty meetings and special events as assignedParticipate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignmentComply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policyComply with all district and local campus routines and regulationsMaintain confidentialityAll other duties assigned by the supervisorMust be present regularly in person. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Note: This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.