Special Education Aide, SAILS Program (Middle School)

Aa210; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend Independent School District's elementary program seeks an Aide Special Education for the SAILS initiative (2026-2027). The role provides direct support to students with disabilities, assisting teachers with IEPs and a range of academic, behavioral, and personal care tasks to help students access the curriculum in their least restrictive environment.

Qualified applicants will have at least 48 college hours or a Para Professional cert, Texas Aide Certification preferred, and proficiency

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 Operating System 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 during supervision.
• Implement behavioral strategies per ARD documents and intervene as needed.
• Implement academic/functional lessons under teacher guidance in various settings.
• Assist students with personal care services (feeding, dressing, toileting, etc.).

Skills

Windows OS

MS Office

Communication

Education

48 college hours

Texas Educational Aide Certification

De-Escalation Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Fort Bend Independent School District's elementary program seeks an Aide Special Education for the SAILS initiative (2026-2027). The role provides direct support to students with disabilities, assisting teachers with IEPs and a range of academic, behavioral, and personal care tasks to help students access the curriculum in their least restrictive environment.

Qualified applicants will have at least 48 college hours or a Para Professional cert, Texas Aide Certification preferred, and proficiency