Sped ICS Aide (Royal High School)

Primary Purpose

Provide instructional, behavioral, and organizational support to students assigned to the PASS setting and assist campus staff in maintaining a structured, safe, and supportive learning environment. Support student success by reinforcing behavioral expectations, monitoring student progress, assisting with assigned academic work, and helping students develop positive school behaviors and self-management skills.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED

Educational aide certification requirements as required by the State of Texas

Ability to meet district training requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work well with students with behavioral, emotional, and academic needs

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Ability to manage student behavior in a calm, consistent, and professional manner

Knowledge of basic classroom management strategies

Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents

Basic computer skills

Experience

Experience working with children in an educational setting preferred

Experience supporting behavior interventions preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Support

• Supervise students assigned to the PASS setting throughout the school day or designated periods

• Monitor student behavior and reinforce campus expectations, routines, and procedures

• Assist students with completing class assignments provided by teachers

• Encourage students to stay on task and make productive use of their time

• Provide redirection and support using approved behavior management strategies

• Help students reflect on behavior choices and develop improved decision-making skills

• Support students in transitioning back to the classroom setting when appropriate

Behavior and Campus Support

• Maintain a structured, safe, and orderly PASS environment

• Document student attendance, behavior, interventions, and completion of assignments as required by the campus

• Communicate student concerns, progress, and behavior patterns to the principal, counselor, teacher, or other assigned staff

• Assist with behavior intervention plans and campus behavior systems as directed

• Support de-escalation efforts using district-approved practices

• Assist in supervising students during transitions, lunch, recess, arrival, dismissal, or other assigned times as needed

Instructional Support

• Collect assignments from teachers and ensure students have access to needed materials

• Provide support with reading directions, clarifying assignments, and helping students organize work

• Monitor and encourage completion of academic tasks in all subject areas

• Return completed work and communicate progress to classroom teachers

• Assist with basic academic support under the direction of certified staff

Clerical and Organizational Duties

• Maintain accurate records and logs required for the PASS program

• Prepare and organize instructional materials as needed

• Assist with filing, copying, and other campus support tasks related to student services

• Participate in campus meetings and staff development as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used - Standard office equipment including computer, printer, copier, and phone

Posture - Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting

Motion - Frequent movement throughout the classroom and campus, May require assisting with student transitions and monitoring multiple areas

Lifting - Light lifting and carrying of instructional materials and supplies

Environment - Work inside the school building and occasionally outside for duty assignments, May work with students exhibiting behavioral challenges

Mental Demands - Maintain emotional control under stress, Work with frequent interruptions, Ability to manage student behaviors calmly and consistently

Additional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned by the administration in support of campus operations and student success