Special Education Assistant

Basis Ed • Leander, TX

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About The Position

BASIS Leander is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support the school’s Special Education Program. The role assists with program activities and maintains communication with the ESS Coordinator and/or special education teacher and general education teachers. The assistant provides paraprofessional support to individual students or small groups with a range of exceptionalities, including autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and emotional disability.

The position supports instruction, behavior expectations, individualized education program implementation, progress reporting, and related administrative and clerical work. It may also involve serving as a site designee for Crisis Prevention Intervention, including verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint. Salary is competitive and depends on education and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Nice To Haves

• Passing score on an applicable paraprofessional exam, such as CPI or TEA Paraprofessional Certification.
• At least one year of experience with related special education job duties.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with disabilities in general education, small-group, or one-to-one settings.
• Reinforce positive behavior expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information.
• Assist the ESS Coordinator or special education teacher with preparing resource materials for individual students and small groups.
• Provide progress-reporting information to the ESS Coordinator or special education teacher.
• Assist with all aspects of implementing individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Reinforce and reteach concepts introduced by special education teachers.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks to support the ESS Coordinator or special education teacher.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Potentially serve as a site designee for Crisis Prevention Intervention, including verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance.
• Employer-paid dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Ability to add dependents to benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match that grows over time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare savings opportunity through a KinderCare tuition discount.

What This Job Offers

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