Special Education Behavior Support Aide

Special Education Behavior Support Aide San Augustine ISD San Augustine Middle School - San Augustine, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board, and San Augustine Independent School District Job Details

Job ID:

5667053

Application Deadline:

May 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Note:

This position is posted for the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate Have met formal academic assessment, an associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Experience:

Two years' experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed. Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s). Other Maintain confidentiality. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture:

Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting:

Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment:

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress •Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required