Special Education Aide; SAILS - E.. Jones Elementary School

Overview

Special Education Aide (SAILS) - E.A. Jones Elementary School (2600003A)

• Interact with students in various settings to ensure safety and engagement (hallways, classroom, restroom, playground, arrival/departure).
• Assist with classroom management by maintaining alert supervision of students at all times in a variety of settings.
• Execute behavioral strategies identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies). Intervene using a continuum of behavior intervention strategies, up to and including approved physical restraint when a student is in danger of harming self or others.
• Implement academic/functional lessons under the guidance and direction of the teacher in a variety of settings (e.g., large group, small group, or independent practice).
• Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, and changing) — may be more than 50% of the work day.

• Record implementation of support and services on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs).
• Routinely collect data on IEP targets and behavior (skills development and mastery) in collaboration with the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

• Prepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher.

• None

• Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired.
• De-Escalation/Restraint Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired (district-provided training).
• Proficient in using Windows OS and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying items weighing less than 40 pounds.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.

May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

• The employee may be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. The position requires lifting and positioning students, controlling certain behaviors through hands-on behavior intervention strategies and approved physical restraint strategies. Paraprofessionals are expected to intervene with students' behavior, which can include aggression, self-injurious, disruptive, and self-stimulatory behaviors.
  
  May be required to lift up to an adult-sized student using a 2-man lift for personal care needs. Work involves everyday risks and safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties, as well as potential exposure to bodily fluids and frequent illnesses across childhood and adolescence.
• This position is funded by grant funds and may be discontinued if grant funds are no longer available.

Primary

Location:

TEXAS-MISSOURI CITY

Work Locations:

E.

A. JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 302 MARTIN LANE, MISSOURI CITY 77489

Organization: ELEMENTARY

Position Calendar: 184AU1

School Year:

Salary Grade: 503

Unposting Date:
Feb 6, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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