District Special Education Aide; Behavior Support

Job Title

Special Education Aide (Behavior Support) – Hourly/Non‑Exempt position reporting to the Special Education Director at the SPED/District‑Wide level.

Assist in implementing behavioral interventions and support for special education students across PK‑12, facilitating self‑help, behavior management, and curriculum instruction aligned with individualized goals.

• High School Diploma or GED with one of the following: 48 credit hours from an accredited institution, an associate (or higher) degree, or a passing score on the paraprofessional assessment for Educational Aide I.
• Experience working with students or parents in settings such as churches, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day‑care centers, or similar environments.

• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Effective oral and written communication with students, teachers, and parents.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information.
• Assist students in using adaptive/assistive equipment as indicated in the Student’s IEP.
• Assist students with integration of technology and educational media into daily instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and documentation of the student IEP under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Work with small groups or individual students to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Act as a positive role model concerning communication and social skills.
• Reinforce instruction to increase independence in social, personal‑care, and behavioral skills.
• Assist teachers during field trips or community‑based learning activities.
• Assist in preparing and managing instructional materials and adapting them to meet individualized needs.
• Supervise students’ arrival/departure from the classroom or bus, check with bus monitor on concerns, assist transitions to PE, elective classes, cafeteria, playground, and other activities.
• Assist with students’ personal hygiene needs.
• Assist in the implementation of the classroom discipline plan and/or student’s behavior‑management plan.
• Participate in staff development related to instructional programs, adaptive‑assistive devices, community‑based instruction, disabilities, social‑skills training, CPR, and other related areas.
• Gain understanding of various mental and physical disabilities to assist students with basic behavioral, social, and functional living skills through staff development and mentoring.
• Work cooperatively with teachers and other professionals.
• Follow directives regarding student needs and instructional program.
• Communicate effectively via electronic media, email, phone calls, and other means.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance to avoid disruption to district operations.
• Provide optimal customer service to all stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

None.

Instructional aids, adaptive‑assistive equipment, audio‑visual equipment, wheelchair lift, ramps, computer, printer, copier.

Standard office equipment use, prolonged sitting or standing, occasional bending, pushing/pulling, twisting, repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, mouse use. Light lifting of less than 15 lbs. Work may involve prolonged or irregular hours, indoor/outdoor environments, frequent district wide travel, and occasional statewide travel. Requires maintaining emotional control under stress and working with frequent interruptions.

Primary

Location:

District‑Wide. 2025‑2026 Teacher Salary

Schedule:

$18.54 (Minimum) – $22.34 (Midpoint). Shift Type:
Full‑Time. Term of Employment: 182 days.

The Anthony Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status in its employment practices or in providing education services, activities, and programs, including career and technical educational (vocational) programs.