A SPED PABS (Special Education Paraprofessional Assistant for Behavior Support)
FoxMore Staffing & Recruiting
Full-time
On-site
Denton, Texas, United States
Denton Texas School
A SPED PABS (Special Education Paraprofessional Assistant for Behavior Support) job description involves assisting special education teachers by providing one-on-one support to students with disabilities, helping with their physical and personal care, aiding in academic tasks, and ensuring safety and positive behavior management. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, supervising students in various settings, and adapting to students' individual physical, communicative, and emotional needs under the guidance of a certified teacher.
Key Responsibilities
- Physical and Personal Care:Assisting students with disabilities with tasks such as lifting, transferring to wheelchairs, feeding, personal hygiene, and toileting needs.
- Instructional Support:Working with individual students or small groups on motor skills and other instructional exercises as assigned by the teacher.
- Behavior Management:Implementing strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviors, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive student behavior when necessary.
- Classroom Assistance:Helping with daily classroom activities, preparing materials, distributing supplies, and assisting with technology use and clean-up.
- Supervision:Providing full-day supervision for assigned students in various school environments, including classrooms, playgrounds, lunchrooms, and during transitions.
- Communication:Maintaining open communication with the teacher and other staff regarding student needs and any issues that arise.
- Adaptation:Learning and adapting to the unique medical, physical, emotional, and communication needs of each student.
- Assistive Technology:Assisting students with the use of assistive devices, such as communication devices, switches, or orthopedic equipment.