High School: Aide Special Education Succeeding in Academic and Independent Living Skills/Academic, Behavior, and Communication (SAILS/ABC) 2026-2027

%3Cb%3EJob Overview%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Aide Special Education ABC/SAILS HS will provide direct support/services to students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings in order to access the curriculum in the student%27s least restrictive environment. Assist teacher and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the student%27s Individualized Education Plan, including academics, behavior, communication, social and personal care skills. The incumbent will maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for all students.%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EPosition Description%3C/b%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EEssential Duties and

Responsibilities

%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EService Delivery%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EInteract with students in a variety of settings to ensure student safety and engagement (e.g., hallways, classroom, restroom, playground, arrival / departure) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist with classroom management by maintaining alert attention regarding supervision of students at all times in a variety of settings %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExecute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIntervene using a continuum of behavior intervention strategies, up to and including approved physical restraint when student is in danger of harming self or others %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EImplement academic / functional lessons under the guidance and direction of the teacher in a variety of settings (e.g., large group, small group, or independent practice) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing) – may be more than 50% of the work day %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ECompliance%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ERecord implementation of services and supports on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERoutinely collect data on IEP targets and behavior (skills development and mastery) in collaboration with the teacher%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintain confidentiality of student information%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ETeacher Support%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ESupervisory

Responsibilities

%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ENone %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E %3Cb%3EQualification Requirements%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3CI%3ETo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.%3C/I%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMinimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETexas Educational Aide Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDe-Escalation/Restraint Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired (district-provided training) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training preferred or required to obtain once hired %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThe work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThe position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EAdditional Information%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EWork is performed in the classroom, community setting, offices, work stations, and meeting rooms. The employee will be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. The position requires lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behaviors through hands-on behavior intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Paraprofessionals are expected to intervene with students%27 behavior, which can include aggression, self-injurious, disruptive, and self-stimulatory behaviors. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids and frequent childhood, pre-teen, and teen illnesses. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EThis position is funded by grant funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E