Special Education Aide — SAILS Program

Fort Bend ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend ISD seeks a Special Education Aide for the SAILS program to provide direct support to students with disabilities in various educational settings, helping them access the curriculum in the least restrictive environment.

The role involves assisting teachers with IEPs, monitoring student safety, and implementing behavior and academic strategies across settings, including personal care duties as needed.

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 as well as 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.
• Implement behavioral strategies identified by the teacher and intervene when necessary.
• Assist students with academic/functional lessons under teacher guidance.
• Provide personal care support as needed (feeding, dressing, hygiene, positioning).

Skills

Communicate effectively

Documentation & IEP"

Team collaboration

Education

48 college hours

Texas Educational Aide Certification

De-Escalation/Restraint Certification

Tools

Windows OS

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Fort Bend ISD seeks a Special Education Aide for the SAILS program to provide direct support to students with disabilities in various educational settings, helping them access the curriculum in the least restrictive environment.

The role involves assisting teachers with IEPs, monitoring student safety, and implementing behavior and academic strategies across settings, including personal care duties as needed.