Autism Support Aide

About the Employer

Aide - SPED - Structured Autism (H/Cap)

Job Description

Reports to: Principal
Duty Days: 187 days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: IS04
Updated: 06/2025

Qualifications

College Hours for Title I Campus

48 required or a score of 464 on the Parapro Test

College Hours for Non-Title I Campus

15 or High School Diploma or GED (with a passing score of 464 on the Parapro Test)

Valid Texas Educational Aide II Certificate

Ability to Work with Children with Disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment

Additional Qualification for Title I Campus

College hours, 48 minimum or score of 464 on the Parapro Test

Primary Purpose

Clerical, instructional, and student-care duties as assigned.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to special education aides. Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities. Assist in carrying out the instructional program. Assist in maintaining student records, audit folders, and data collection. Assist in preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment. Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills. Assist when needed in helping students in self-care activities such as feeding and toileting. Assist in implementing the therapy programs which may require lifting and positioning. Attend professional meetings as required. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning. Other shared duties as assigned. Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Equipment Used

Personal computer, copier, printer, voice output devices, playground equipment, and motor lab equipment.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running, heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over daily), positioning of students, moving classroom or adaptive equipment, noise exposure, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure to physical and verbal outbursts by students.

Additional Information

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