Special Education Aide – Specialized Behavior Support

Jobtailor; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Frisco, TX seeks a friendly instructional aide to support substitute teachers and classroom staff. The role focuses on preparing instructional materials, supervising students, and de-escalation as needed in collaboration with teachers.

The candidate should be able to work with students with emotional and behavioral disabilities and follow written and verbal instructions precisely to support classroom outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred.
• Ability to work with children with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to collect accurate student data.

Responsibilities

• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials.
• Assist the teacher in de-escalating students verbally and physically as needed.
• Work with individual students and/or small groups.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Effective communication

De-escalation techniques

Instructional materials support

Student supervision

Follow verbal and written instructions

Data collection

Collaboration with education staff

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials.
• Assist the teacher in both verbal and physical de-escalation of students.
• Work with individual students and/or small groups.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred
• Ability to work with children with emotional and/or behavioral disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, as well as special education and general education staff
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Ability to collect accurate student data

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to effectively assist teachers in instructional preparation and student supervision, while providing support to children with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with both students and educational staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to Work with Children with Emotional and/or Behavioral Disabilities
• Effective Communication Skills
• Ability to Follow Verbal and Written Instructions
• Knowledge of General Office Equipment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Industry Keywords

• Instructional Materials Preparation
• Student Data Collection
• Student Supervision
• De-escalation Techniques
• Special Education Support