Inclusive Special Education Support Aide

Fort Bend ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD seeks an Instructional Para Staff to provide direct support to students with disabilities across multiple settings, assisting with academics, behavior, and personal care while following IEP guidelines.

You will collect progress data, assist teachers, and participate in professional development to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test.
• 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 OS and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students in a variety of settings to ensure student safety and engagement.
• Assist with classroom management by maintaining alert attention regarding supervision of students at all times in a variety of settings.
• Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents.
• Implement academic/functional lessons under the guidance of the teacher in various settings.
• Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing) up to 50% of the work day.
• Collect data, document and chart student progress in collaboration with the teacher.
• Work collaboratively with campus staff who interact with students who have special needs.
• Attend professional development as assigned or required by campus/district.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

De-Escalation

Verbal and written communication

Education

42+ college hours / Para Professional assessment

Texas Educational Aide Certification

De-Escalation Certification

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Fort Bend ISD seeks an Instructional Para Staff to provide direct support to students with disabilities across multiple settings, assisting with academics, behavior, and personal care while following IEP guidelines.

You will collect progress data, assist teachers, and participate in professional development to ensure a safe, engaging learning environment in the least restrictive environment.