Special Education Aide - RESET Program (Middle/High)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Cypress, TX is seeking a dedicated position to support the RESET program and implement behavioral strategies for students. You will collaborate with campus staff to promote positive student outcomes and ensure data-driven practices.

The role requires handling students with behavioral and academic challenges, maintaining documentation, and ongoing CPI certification. This position aligns with district goals for inclusive education and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated successful experience in working with special needs students preferred.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible and able to adjust your daily routine.
• Three (3) years of successful experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with campus staff to implement academic, behavioral and social-emotional strategies and interventions which result in positive student behavior.
• Effectively manages behavior of students assigned to the RESET program.
• Effectively manages time between the RESET classroom and checking on students in the general education setting who are serviced through the RESET program.
• Follows Behavior Intervention Plans and academic and behavior IEPs for students in the RESET program.
• Implements all elements of the RESET program, including academic and behavioral data collection, monitoring and student reinforcement.
• Participates in district-wide staff development and training in the areas of RESET and Special Education.
• Provides behavioral support to students served in the RESET program and maintains a collaborative relationship with general education staff as well as the RESET teacher.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining portfolios that are data-driven for all students served through the RESET program.
• Utilizes the Review 360 program to chart and monitor RESET student behaviors.
• Maintains classroom logs and monitoring sheets as documentation of students served in the RESET classroom.
• Obtains and maintains current certification in CPI Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Institute.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expecting the same of colleagues.
• Reliable; demonstrates the technical knowledge for effective handling of assignment; effectiveness in responsibility; knowledge and understanding of school district policy, practices and procedures.
• Uses good judgment, self-regulation and the ability to work with challenging, potentially escalated students in an empathetic and constructive way; stays current on trauma-informed practices.
• Is self-starting and self-demanding; works under the supervision of the RESET teacher; works toward self-improvement; continues to grow professionally.
• Demonstrates both a constructive and creative attitude toward the job; receives constructive criticism in a positive way; works with students with emotional, behavioral and academic difficulties; supports decisions and policies of supervisors.
• Requires additional training after hours for CPI and other professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Flexible/adaptable

Self-motivation

Empathy toward students

Job description

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Cypress, TX is seeking a dedicated position to support the RESET program and implement behavioral strategies for students. You will collaborate with campus staff to promote positive student outcomes and ensure data-driven practices.

The role requires handling students with behavioral and academic challenges, maintaining documentation, and ongoing CPI certification. This position aligns with district goals for inclusive education and student welfare.