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Beta Academy

SPED Instructional Aide

Houston, TX · On-site

$14/hr

SPED Aide Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds. Mission The mission of the Special Education (SPED) Aide is to ensure that ...

Beta Academy

SPED Instructional Aide

Houston, TX

$14/hr

SPED Aide Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds. Mission The mission of the Special Education (SPED) Aide is to ensure that ...

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SPED Instructional Aide

Houston, TX • On-site

Beta Academy
Elementary and Secondary Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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$14/hr

Full-time

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Job description

SPED Aide
Job Description
Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.
Mission
The mission of the Special Education (SPED) Aide is to ensure that all scholars, regardless of their learning, behavioral, or developmental needs, have equitable access to a high-quality education and the support necessary to thrive. In partnership with teachers and support staff, the SPED Aide provides individualized and small-group academic and behavioral support that promotes scholar growth, independence, confidence, and achievement. Through consistent care, high expectations, and a commitment to inclusion, the SPED Aide helps cultivate a joyful, rigorous, and respectful learning environment that reflects Beta Academy's mission and standards of excellence.
Reports To:
SPED Coordinator and Principal
Outcomes
  1. Meet Academic Goals
  • (K-5) 70% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
  • (K-5) 30% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests
  • (6-8) 70% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
  • (6-8) 35% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests
  • (9-12) 75% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
  • (9-12) 35% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests
  • 70% of scholars meet or exceed expected growth on benchmarks and state tests

2. Meet School Culture Goals
  • 3.1 score or higher on SPED Support Surveys

3. Meet Compliance Goals
  • 100% compliance with Child Find requirements
  • 100% Special Pops scholars are serviced
  • 100% of service logs and required documentation completed weekly

Role Based Competencies
  • Organization & Planning
  • High Standards
  • Openness to Feedback and Ideas
  • Proactivity
  • Efficiency
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Flexibility/Adaptability

Beta Culture Competencies
  • Joy
  • Culture of Honor
  • Courageous Conversations
  • Integrity
  • High Standards
  • Creativity

Job Responsibilities
Academic & Student Support
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to create a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere.
  • Provide individualized and/or small group support to scholars, meeting their unique academic, emotional, and behavioral needs.
  • Encourage scholars to achieve their highest potential through rigorous and engaging learning.
  • Implement Beta Academy's instructional standards of Joyful Rigor and High Expectations.
  • Provide support across all school settings, including, but not limited to the classroom, enrichment, lunch, recess, and transitions.
  • Provide small-group tutorials to approximately 6 scholars, ensuring they achieve grade-level academic goals as assigned.

Compliance & Documentation
  • Track and log scholar progress accurately, ensuring completion of weekly service logs.
  • Meet compliance targets, ensuring 100% of Special Pops scholars are serviced and service logs are submitted as required.

Behavioral & Classroom Management
  • Model and reinforce Beta Academy's character standards and uphold a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and disrespect.
  • Support teachers with monitoring scholar work and classroom environment, ensuring scholars exhibit neatness, thoroughness, and mastery in their work.
  • Supervise scholars with focused attention during all school activities, maintaining school rules and procedures.
Technology & Resource Management
  • Use Beta Academy-provided technology and software effectively to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Support scholars in learning and utilizing school technology resources.
Professionalism & Team Collaboration
  • Maintain professionalism at all times, using positive and constructive communication with scholars, staff, and parents.
  • Participate in school meetings and required training, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative spirit.
  • Communicate regularly with homeroom teachers about scholar progress and attend relevant staffing and ARD meetings.

Qualifications:
Required
  • Certified Educational Aide, or
  • High school diploma plus 48 hours of higher-education coursework, or
  • Associate Degree

AND
  • Passing score on an approved examination of core academic ability.
Preferred
  • One year of experience in an educational setting, ideally in special education.
  • Experience with instructional support and student management is beneficial.

Compensation
Starting at $14 an hour

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