Teacher Aide – Behavior Support

POSITION:  Teacher Aide
DEPARTMENT:  Comprehensive Programs
POSTING #:  25-004
TWC JOB ORDER #:
MONTHLY SALARY:  Depending on Qualifications
SHIFT:  Monday-Thursday, 7:15am-4:00pm; Friday 7:15am-2:45pm
OPENING DATE:  09/16/2024
CLOSING DATE:  09/27/2024
CLASSIFICATION / GROUP #:  0813, 0814, 0815 / A13, A15, A17

$500 recruitment bonus available for a limited time (contact HR for details)

Ways to Apply

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists Behavior Specialists with implementing behavior plans and strategies for assigned students.
• Maintains familiarity with health and instructional information regarding assigned students, and adheres to those specifications when implementing programming.
• Informs Behavior Specialists of all significant events or changes related to students.
• Assists in the assessment of student needs as requested by Behavior Specialists.
• Monitors, implements effective programming for, and documents student behavior in a prompt manner as required by Behavior Specialists.
• Participates in ARD and team meetings for students as required.
• Continues professional growth and development, including participating in all assigned in-service training.
• Utilizes effective teaching techniques and strategies to accommodate the various learning styles and modes of students.
• Monitors the safety of students.
• Interacts and responds with verbal and non-verbal blind or visually impaired students.
• Attend work regularly in accordance with TSBVI leave policy.
• Comply with all applicable security and safety rules, regulations, and standards.
• Perform related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Teacher Aide II (0813 – A11):  

• High school graduation or equivalent
  AND
  Completion of two years (60 hours if institution considers 15 hours/semester as full-time or 48 hours if institution considers 12 hours/semester as full-time) coursework from an accredited college or university [Original college or university transcript(s) required at time of interview)
  OR
  One-year full-time experience working with children with disabilities plus one year of college plus a passing score on a local or state paraprofessional assessment**
  OR
  Two years’ full-time experience working with children with disabilities plus a passing score on a local or state paraprofessional assessment

** If the applicant selected for the position has not passed a local or state assessment, the applicant will be offered the position contingent upon passing the TSBVI paraprofessional assessment administered during the interview.

• Must receive TEA certification as an Educational Aide III (at your own expense) within 6 months of beginning employment.
• Must have sufficient physical strength to assist in lifting and/or transferring students up to adult age.
• Good writing and data collection skills.
• Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician certification.

Teacher Aide III (0814 – A15):

• Teacher Aide II qualifications
  AND
  At least two years full-time experience as a Teacher Aide II at TSBVI with an overall rating of exceeding expectations on last performance appraisal
  OR
  Three years of external classroom experience as a teacher or teacher aide
  AND
  Willingness to obtain Registered Behavior Technician certification.

Teacher Aide IV (0815 – A17):

• Teacher Aide II Qualifications
  AND
  Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of college level coursework in child development, education, psychology, vocational or closely related field.
• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities in a classroom or work setting.
• Experience working with students with multiple disabilities.