AIDE - SPEC ED BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT

DISTRICT-WIDE

Odessa (TX)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ector County Independent School District is seeking an Aide-Behavioral Support to assist in implementing students' IEPs and support behavior management in the classroom.

The role requires collaboration with teachers and staff, confidentiality, and ability to manage student needs across locations. CPI certification and educational prerequisites are required, with a focus on supporting students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Knowledge of child development and educational theories applicable to IEPs.
Ability to communicate effectively and work in teams with teachers, staff and parents.
Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

Assist students with self-help needs (toileting, diapering, feeding, positioning).
Support students in daily routines and transitions between locations.
Assist in maintaining classroom materials and organization.
Help implement instructional activities and reinforce learning.
Supervise students and monitor behavior inside and outside the classroom.
Dress professionally and adhere to policies; assist with duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Associate's Degree/48 Sem hrs

High school diploma or equivalent

CPI Certification

Job description

AIDE - SPEC ED BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT

Ector County Independent School District DISTRICT-WIDE - Odessa, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ector County ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 4766572
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Aide-Behavior Support

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: A04A

Dept. /School: As Assigned

Days: 187

Supervises:

Primary Purpose: To assist in the implementation of students IEP's-Individualized Educational Plan. This position requires the ability to apply knowledge of current education and instructional theories, methodologies, techniques, and principles. Incumbent must have knowledge of State, local and Federal laws and regulations affecting the lives and education of students. This position requires an understanding of child and adolescent development. Incumbent must have the skills to manage student behavior and must have the ability to communicate effectively, work with others as a team, organize and maintain records, manage time and resources effectively and efficiently

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate's Degree, 48 Semester hours, or Academic Assessment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintain CPI Certification

Special Knowledge Skills:

Temperament to work with students with disabilities.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teacher(s), students and administrators.

Experience:

Prefer experience in working with children with all disabilities.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Exercise initiative in developing creative activities to supplement and reinforce learning.
Assist the children in transferring to and from different locations, as needed.
Assist students in self-help needs such as: toileting, diapering, feeding and positioning.
Assist the children with coats and other articles of clothing which cannot be handled by children with disabilities.
Assist the teacher in creating an atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
Assist the teacher in material and room maintenance.
Be familiar with all materials kept in classroom as well as those that are brought in at various intervals.
Assist the teacher in keeping materials stored in proper places when not in use.
Be punctual.
Conduct group activities.
Be able to accept the teacher as "engineer" of the classroom, realizing that as the teacher exercises authority, he/she also assumes and is accountable to other school authorities and parents for the instructional program of the room.
Be subject to transfer or reassignment as necessary.
Dress professionally.
Ask for clarification of policies as necessary.
Reproduce material as directed by the teacher.
Become efficient in the operation of technology in the classroom.
Fulfill other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor for the wellbeing of students.
Assist in duty as assigned by the principal.
Maintain confidentiality of students' testing, diagnosis, status and personal problems.
Be subject to bus monitor assignment.
Refer parental concerns or staff concerns to teacher, principal or special education coordinator.
Be subject to split teacher assignment as necessary.
Support the classroom teacher in delivery of instruction to the class, individual or groups of students using methods such as oral presentation, demonstration, discussion of homework assignments, answering questions.
Order equipment and supplies, copy materials, create bulletin boards, take attendance, and assist in the coordination of department activities.
Prepare materials, supplies and equipment for lessons.
Monitor student behavior inside and outside of classroom.
Attend and meet required district hours of staff development.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide and statewide travel; occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

Signature Date

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $135.20 to $188.80 Per Day
Job Categories:

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

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