Fort Bend Independent School District
Special Education Aide (Behavior Support Services) - Dulles Middle School 2025-2
Fort Bend Independent School District, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77479
Job Overview
The Aide BSS (Behavior Support Services) will provide support services in the areas of academic, behavior, social and self-care to students identified with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques, materials, and equipment. The incumbent will assist teacher and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the students' IEP. The incumbent will maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for all students.
Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery
Assist in providing consistent expectations and routines to facilitate a highly structured environment
Utilize research-based Positive Behavior Support strategies to promote and maintain classroom management and therapeutic rapport with students
Assist in implementing the Behavior Support Services Critical Elements as designated by the Program Manager
Assist in implementing academic/functional lessons and instructional activities for multiple grade levels of students in a variety of settings
Maintain a collaborative working relationship with student and school personnel
Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documentation
Assist in collecting and analyzing data in the areas of academics, behavior, social and self-care service to monitor progress towards IEP goals and objectives
Assist students with personal care services - may be more than 50% of the day
Understand and implement lesson plans prepared by teachers that are developmentally and age‑appropriate based on the student IEP, through necessary accommodations and modifications
Participate in implementing students' IEPs, including behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and accommodations/modifications of materials and curriculum
Collaborate under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher with general education teachers to align lesson plans to the general education curriculum
Prepare and organize behavioral and instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher
Conduct daily social skills training through research‑based social skills curriculum under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher
In collaboration with the teacher, monitor student behaviors inside and outside both the general and special education classrooms (e.g., during class, in the hallways between classes, during assemblies, extracurricular activity meetings or events, fire drills or other group activities)
Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing) - may be more than 50% of the work day
Compliance
Safeguard confidentiality with regard to students with disabilities in the areas of behavioral and academic performance
Record service implementation on approved logs (inclusive support, accommodation logs)
Conduct instructional and other professional activities consistent with the requirements of state and federal law
Teacher Support
Maintain effective and timely written and oral communication with staff or other school personnel
Maintain regular communication with students and appropriate staff members
Participate in appropriate professional development
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge
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
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
The employee will be required to work outside 25 percent of the time and may be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. This position may have exposure to bodily fluids and the employee must be capable of physically restraining students when necessary following the approved de‑escalation/restraint techniques. The employee may be required to lift up to an adult size student using a 2‑man lift for personal care needs. The BSS para will demonstrate the ability to respond to risk behavior using nonverbal, verbal, and physical approaches, through the use of the district‑approved crisis intervention training. The applicant must possess the ability to maintain emotional control and rationally detach during frequent behavioral interruptions, both verbally and physically, that can become highly stressful situations.
This position is funded by grant funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available.
Primary Location TEXAS-SUGAR LAND
Work Locations DULLES MIDDLE SCHOOL 500 DULLES AVENUE SUGAR LAND 77478
Organization SECONDARY
Position Calendar 184AU1
School Year 2025-2026
Salary Grade 503
Unposting Date Jan 28, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Salary Structure To review FBISD's salary structure click here .
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Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Service Delivery
Assist in providing consistent expectations and routines to facilitate a highly structured environment
Utilize research-based Positive Behavior Support strategies to promote and maintain classroom management and therapeutic rapport with students
Assist in implementing the Behavior Support Services Critical Elements as designated by the Program Manager
Assist in implementing academic/functional lessons and instructional activities for multiple grade levels of students in a variety of settings
Maintain a collaborative working relationship with student and school personnel
Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documentation
Assist in collecting and analyzing data in the areas of academics, behavior, social and self-care service to monitor progress towards IEP goals and objectives
Assist students with personal care services - may be more than 50% of the day
Understand and implement lesson plans prepared by teachers that are developmentally and age‑appropriate based on the student IEP, through necessary accommodations and modifications
Participate in implementing students' IEPs, including behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and accommodations/modifications of materials and curriculum
Collaborate under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher with general education teachers to align lesson plans to the general education curriculum
Prepare and organize behavioral and instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher
Conduct daily social skills training through research‑based social skills curriculum under the guidance and direction of the classroom teacher
In collaboration with the teacher, monitor student behaviors inside and outside both the general and special education classrooms (e.g., during class, in the hallways between classes, during assemblies, extracurricular activity meetings or events, fire drills or other group activities)
Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing) - may be more than 50% of the work day
Compliance
Safeguard confidentiality with regard to students with disabilities in the areas of behavioral and academic performance
Record service implementation on approved logs (inclusive support, accommodation logs)
Conduct instructional and other professional activities consistent with the requirements of state and federal law
Teacher Support
Maintain effective and timely written and oral communication with staff or other school personnel
Maintain regular communication with students and appropriate staff members
Participate in appropriate professional development
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge
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
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
The employee will be required to work outside 25 percent of the time and may be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. This position may have exposure to bodily fluids and the employee must be capable of physically restraining students when necessary following the approved de‑escalation/restraint techniques. The employee may be required to lift up to an adult size student using a 2‑man lift for personal care needs. The BSS para will demonstrate the ability to respond to risk behavior using nonverbal, verbal, and physical approaches, through the use of the district‑approved crisis intervention training. The applicant must possess the ability to maintain emotional control and rationally detach during frequent behavioral interruptions, both verbally and physically, that can become highly stressful situations.
This position is funded by grant funds. This position may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available.
Primary Location TEXAS-SUGAR LAND
Work Locations DULLES MIDDLE SCHOOL 500 DULLES AVENUE SUGAR LAND 77478
Organization SECONDARY
Position Calendar 184AU1
School Year 2025-2026
Salary Grade 503
Unposting Date Jan 28, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Salary Structure To review FBISD's salary structure click here .
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