Special Education Aide​/BASS

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING DATE: 09/28/2026

POSTING NUMBER: 055229

LOCATION:

Birnham Woods Elementary - 129

POSITION TITLE:

Special Education Aide/BASS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Help meet the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

• Help manage the behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and following individual student behavior intervention plans as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with assigned students or small groups to reinforce behavioral skills assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Collect necessary paperwork/data per teacher direction.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Assist in other Special Education or General Education classroom settings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience working with children

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate (must obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Current certification in de-escalation and restraint techniques or completion of certification within 45 school days of employment

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

EQUIPMENT USED: Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
• Posture:
  Frequent standing, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and kneeling
• Motion:
  Frequent walking
• Lifting:
  Regular heavy lifting of students
• Environment:
  Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress

PAY GRADE: IS - 3 - Minimum hourly rate - $16.00