Behavior Support Aide – Special Education (Elementary)

Aa210; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Aa210 seeks an Aide in Special Education Behavior Support Services to assist students with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities, supporting academic, behavioral, social, and self-care goals under the teacher's guidance.

The role emphasizes implementing IEP goals, using Positive Behavior Support strategies, data collection, and collaboration with staff to maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment across multiple grade levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired
• De-Escalation/Restraint Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired (district-provided training)
• Proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing consistent expectations and routines to facilitate a highly structured environment
• Utilize research-based Positive Behavior Support strategies to promote classroom management and rapport with students
• Assist in implementing IEPs and BIPs and accommodations/modifications
• Assist in implementing academic/functional lessons and instructional activities for multiple grade levels
• Collaborate with teachers to align lesson plans to general education curriculum
• Prepare and organize behavioral and instructional materials
• Conduct daily social skills training with guidance from the classroom teacher
• Monitor student behaviors inside and outside classrooms
• Assist students with personal care services (may be >50% of the day)

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Education

48 college hours

Texas Educational Aide Certification

De-Escalation/Restraint Certification

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aa210 seeks an Aide in Special Education Behavior Support Services to assist students with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities, supporting academic, behavioral, social, and self-care goals under the teacher's guidance.

The role emphasizes implementing IEP goals, using Positive Behavior Support strategies, data collection, and collaboration with staff to maintain a safe, engaging classroom environment across multiple grade levels.