What are the responsibilities and job description for the Focus Redirector position at Abernathy Independent School District?
Primary Purpose:
Help meet behavioral, physical, and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside
and outside the classroom in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Assist
with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including behavior management plans,
coping strategies, self-regulation skills, social/emotional learning and instructional programs. Work
under general supervision of HONDA Director, LSSP and/or Behavior Specialist.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to access computer software programs to maintain documentation
Experience:
Two years’ experience working with children, preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Student management
1. Help manage the behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and
restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
2. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special emotional / behavioral,
medical, physical, communication needs.
3. Assume responsibility for actively teaching social skills when appropriate and providing a group
and/or individual lessons based on best practices.
4. Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of assigned students as per their IEP and/or BIP.
5. Maintain confidentiality.
6. Participate in professional development programs to enhance learning, faculty meetings, and special
events as assigned by HONDA personnel.
7. Collect, report, and submit data required by HONDA policy and procedures to meet state and federal guidelines. Examples of data collection and/or documentation include progress notes, FBA data collection samples, social skills progress, and classroom observations.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
Salary : $22,000 - $28,000