Special Education Assistant

Basis Ed • Benbrook, TX

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About The Position

BASIS Benbrook is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support all aspects of the school’s Special Education Program. The assistant helps maintain communication with the ESS Coordinator and/or SPED teacher and general education teachers, and provides paraprofessional support to individual students or small groups with exceptionalities such as autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and emotional disability.

The position may involve supporting students in general education, small-group, or one-to-one settings; reinforcing and reteaching concepts; assisting with individualized education programs; and performing administrative and clerical tasks. Regular, full, predictable attendance is required. The employee may be designated to provide Crisis Prevention Intervention, including verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint. Other duties may be assigned.

Salary is competitive and depends on education and experience. BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Passing score on an applicable paraprofessional exam, such as CPI or TEA Paraprofessional Certification.
• At least 1 year performing 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/SPED Teacher with preparing resource materials for individual students and small groups.
• Provide progress-reporting information to the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher.
• Help the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher implement individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Reinforce and reteach concepts introduced by special education teachers.
• Support the ESS Coordinator/SPED Teacher by performing administrative and clerical tasks.
• Maintain regular, full, predictable attendance.
• Potentially serve as a site designee to provide Crisis Prevention Intervention, including verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical and 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