Special Education Behavior Paraeducator; Crisis Intervention

Dickinson Independent School District Ruth

E. Laird Elementary
- Texas, Texas Open in Google Maps

Behavior Learning Paraprofessional Dickinson Independent School District Ruth

E. Laird Elementary
- Texas, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Dickinson Independent School District

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Position:
Special Education Behavior Paraprofessional

Campus:

Laird Elementary School

Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt

Immediate Supervisor(s):
Campus Principal and Executive Director of Special Programs

Pay Grade:
Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed:
Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY :

• Provide direct student assistance for physical and instructional needs in a special/general education setting
• Implement the CPI framework forcrisis prevention, verbal de-escalation and physical restraints
• Assist as directed with classroom programs, self-help/self-care, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under the general supervision of the director, principal, and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have completed at least 30 college hours; OR
• Met a rigorous standard of quality, demonstrated through a formal State or local academic assessment
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Current CPI training

Special Required Knowledge/Skills to meet Essential Functions:

• Ability to work with children who have emotional and behavioral disabilities while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Ability to communicate effectively, including maintaining descriptive behavioral data
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Must be willing to participate in and successfully complete/maintain crisis intervention training
• Must be able to effectively manage the mental demands and stress associated with the responsibilities and duties listed below
• Must be willing to participate in and successfully complete TBSI Training
• Physical ability to lift/maneuver students with significantly impaired independent mobility or who are engaged in behavior that is endangering self/others
• Knowledge of general office equipment and MS Office and Google Drive systems

Experience:

• Recent experience working with students with emotional, and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or physical disabilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Student Management:

• Assist with the behavior management of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations, restraining dangerous students as needed, and recording data.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop pro-social, school-appropriate behavioral skills and conduct instructional exercises supervised by the classroom teacher, including modifying work appropriately
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs, including alternative forms of communication such as pictures, signs, gestures, and special equipment
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning(Minimum of 50 lbs.)
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, including modifying work appropriately
• Help supervise students through the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This may include student supervision on the bus and other school settings (lunchroom, playground, gym, etc)
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