Special Education Aide - Behavior Interventionist

Special Education Aide
- Behavior Interventionist - 183 Days )

Keller ISD Education Center
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Job : 5679713
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Title: Aide

Wage/Hour:

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Role: Special Education Behavior Interventionist

Funding Source: Local

Pay Grade: PR 4

Department/School: Campus Assigned

Function: Educational Support

Reports to: Campus Principal

HR Date Approved: January 2009

HR Date Revised: May 2025

SUMMARY:

The Behavior Interventionist Aide is responsible for supporting the needs of students with severe behavioral disabilities to increase functional independence and success. The Behavior Interventionist Aide works under the direction and close supervision of the BCBA (Board-Certified Behavior Analyst).

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Support

• Provide direct one-on-one and small group support to students with Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) across school settings under the direction and close supervision of the BCBA.
• Follow the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition goals and objectives as part of students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Assist in collecting and recording data based on student behavior.
• Assist with implementation of all components of student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Support classroom teachers to create, maintain, and restore a safe learning environment for all students.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Model and implement behavior reduction procedures for assigned students.
• Model and implement behavior skill acquisition procedures for assigned students.
• Implement crisis/behavior safety procedures according to District guidelines.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Other

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events and serve on staff committees as required.
• Ensure that all interactions with students, District personnel, and parents are supportive, courteous, and respectful.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
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