Special Education Aide - Specialized Behavior Support (SBS)

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Primary Purpose

Perform under the instruction of a certified special education teacher to provide for the emotional, behavioral, social, and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting.  Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including: behavior management, emotional regulation, social skills, and academic instruction.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:Specialized Behavior Support (SBS) Students accessing this instructional setting demonstrate significant behavioral and emotional challenges that require intensive support after all other efforts have been unsuccessful.  This program addresses students’ academic and behavioral needs with highly individualized approaches and positive behavior supports.  Social skills instruction is a critical curriculum component in SBS.  Students have opportunities to interact with their typical peers to the fullest extent possible in an effort to reinforce the generalization of acquired skills.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:       High School diploma or GEDAssociate degree or two years of higher education preferredIf hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide CertificationSpecial Knowledge/Skills:    Ability to work with children with emotional and/or behavioral disabilitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectively with students, as well as special education and general education staffKnowledge of general office equipmentAbility to collect accurate student data

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials.Assist the teacher in preparing and maintaining the classroom organizational structure.Assist the teacher in collecting individualized student data.Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.Provide inclusion support in the general education and/or special education setting.Assist the teacher in both verbal and physical de-escalation of students.Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s individualized needs.Work with individual students and/or small groups.Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.Maintain confidentiality.Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Work with frequent interruptions.  Maintain emotional control under stress.  Physical demands include:  frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities.  Must be able to lift 25lbs.  Exposure to biological hazards.  Special Education General Employee Expectation:

The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting, and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

Disclosure Statements

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.