Special Education Aide - Specialized Behavior Support (SBS)

Frisco ISD • Frisco, TX

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About The Position

Perform under the instruction of a certified special education teacher to support the emotional, behavioral, social, and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist with classroom programs involving behavior management, emotional regulation, social skills, and academic instruction.

The Specialized Behavior Support (SBS) program serves students with significant behavioral and emotional challenges who need intensive support after other efforts have been unsuccessful. It addresses academic and behavioral needs through highly individualized approaches and positive behavior supports. Social skills instruction is a critical curriculum component, and students have opportunities to interact with typical peers to reinforce the generalization of acquired skills.

The position is for a 186-day work year and reports to the Campus Principal. The role involves frequent interruptions and requires maintaining emotional control under stress. Physical demands include frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and transferring students to and from wheelchairs, as well as assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities. The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds and may be exposed to biological hazards. Special education staff share responsibility for student and adult health, safety, and confidentiality, which may include supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and providing school health, related, and personal care services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 special education and general education staff.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to collect accurate student data.
• If hired, must complete the SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials.
• Assist the teacher in preparing and maintaining the classroom organizational structure.
• Assist the teacher in collecting individualized student data.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Provide inclusion support in general education and/or special education settings.
• Assist the teacher with verbal and physical de-escalation of students.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s individualized needs.
• Work with individual students and/or small groups.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned.
• Share responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of students and adults, including supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED