GF Assistant Therapeutic Behavior

AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: GF ASSISTANT THERAPEUTIC BEHAVIOR FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: IS 7 DUTY DAYS: 209 DATE REVISED: 03/13/2026 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FU NDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a minimum of 48 college hours or an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and successful completion of the Austin Community College ParaEducator Institute course, Region 13 Education Service Center Paraprofessional Program, or similarly approved program/course. Additionally, this position requires an Educational Aide certificate as required by the State of Texas and/or Austin ISD and some experience working with children is required. A Registered Behavior Technician Certification is preferred. This position requires the completion of the 40-hour ABA Training course through the district's professional development platforms within 90 days of hire. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires knowledge of educational and physical assistance techniques to work with all grade level students who have social/emotional or behavioral difficulties. This position requires basic understanding of subject areas to be taught and ability to interact with and relate to children. Incumbent must have the ability to work with students with physical, emotional, educational, and/or intellectual disabilities. Incumbent may be required to operate a variety of office equipment, including photocopiers, laminating machines, and audiovisual equipment. Incumbent may also be required to operate equipment used in vocational classes (e.g., lawn mowers, tillers, band saw). Incumbent must have knowledge of CPR and other basic first aid techniques, and other specialized knowledge pertaining to subject areas and/or specific assignments (e.g., foreign languages, sign language, physical restraint/CPI training); specialized equipment. Incumbent must be able to physically lift and assist students as needed or willing to be trained on above requirements. Employees in this position must be able to read, write, and speak/communicate in English in order to receive and to provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees, supervisors, principals, school personnel, volunteers and where appropriate, visitors and students. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: This position is responsible for assisting special education teachers in preparation of materials and instruction as well as meeting the social, emotional, and physical needs of students with disabilities. Incumbent must exercise judgment in handling student behavioral challenges and in assessing students' skill levels and needs. All work must be done in accordance with Austin

ISD

policies

and

procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Understand

behavioral

needs

of

students

with

disabilities

utilizing

trauma

informed

practices

and

build

knowledge

of

functions

of

behavior.

Work

with

individual

students

with

disabilities

or

groups

of

students

in

a

variety

of

educational

settings.

Implement

individualized

behavior

support

plans

(BIPs)

under

the

supervision

of

a

Behavior

Specialist,

BCBA,

or

supervising

staff.

Collect

accurate,

ongoing

data

on

student

behaviors

and

skill

acquisition

to

monitor

student

progress.

Assist

with

skill-building

in

communication,

social

skills,

self-help,

and

academics.

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Follow

behavior

reduction

protocols

and

use

appropriate

reinforcement

strategies.

Participate

in

team

meetings

and

training

sessions

to

discuss

student

progress

and

treatment

updates.

Communicate

professionally

and

effectively

with

families,

caregivers,

and

other

team

members.

Maintain

confidentiality

and

uphold

ethical

standards

according

to

the

Texas

Education

Agency

and

Austin

ISD.

Monitor

students

with

disabilities

in

special

education

on

school

campus

and

in

community

settings

(e.g.,

accompany special education students to the office, bus, nurse, class). Supervise/oversee students with disabilities in special education in the classroom, cafeteria, playground, and other areas.

Receive

training

and

display

a

willingness

to

work

with

students

who

may

exhibit

high

intensity

or

aggressive

behaviors including completion of the 40-hour ABA Training course through district professional development platforms.

Learn

behavior

management

strategies

and

techniques

to

support

emotional

and

social

needs

of

students.

Demonstrate

a

calm

and

supportive

demeanor

with

students

during

a

crisis

which

may

include

situations

involving physical or verbal aggression, utilizing district approved strategies and interventions as outlined in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).

Utilize

trauma

informed

responses

with

students

during

times

of

need.

Support

students

during

escalation

phases

using

trained

de-escalation

techniques,

maintaining

safety

and

dignity.

Physically

support

students

to

include

mobility,

transporting/lifting,

which

are

physically

demanding.

Serve

students

with

high

intensity

behaviors

in

a

manner

that

is

appropriate

and

utilize

techniques

that

are

in alignment with district policies, procedures, and practices.

Supervise/oversee

students

and

maintain

safety

within

their

expected

daily

schedule.

Willingness

to

attend

all

appropriate

training

including

all

district

behavior

professional

development

and

those

as appropriate by our local service center.

Receive

training

and

apply

skills

learned

in

behavior

management

and

academic

support

based

on

the

student's individualized education plan.

Collaborate

with

a

team

(special

education

teacher,

general

education

teacher,

administrator, district

level

behavior specialist, supervisors and coordinators etc.) to ensure consistent communication for all stakeholders supporting the student .

Monitor

and

oversee

students

with

disabilities

in

special

education

school

campus

and

in

community

settings

(e.g.,

accompany

special

education

students

to

the

office,

bus,

nurse,

class)

and

provide

support

and

services

as

needed.

Assist

students

physically,

after

appropriate

training,

perform

designated

medical/health

procedures

by

physician

(e.g., catheterization, gastronomic, etc.) and assist students with all physical functions (e.g., toileting, diapering, writing, eating, walking, sitting, standing) as needed.

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Move

and

position

students

as

directed

by

teacher

and/or

Occupational

or

Physical

Therapist

and

move

adaptive equipment and push wheelchairs.

Ensure

specific

materials

and

supplies

are

ready

for

classroom

use.

Alert

teacher

of

an

individual

child's

special

needs

or

problems.

Provide

an

exceptional

customer

experience

for

all

AISD

stakeholders

with

intentional

and

professional practices

that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position. Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture : Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion: Moderate walking Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 45 pounds). Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise Work is generally conducted in a classroom environment depending on course material or activities assigned. Career and Technical classes may be taught outdoors or in a machine shop environment. Field trips and recess may require outdoor activities. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. environment. Field trips and recess may require outdoor activities. Unusual working conditions exist because of working with children with disabilities. "Disabled" may mean physically, emotionally, or educationally. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: This position works under the supervision of a classroom teacher and/or principal. The teacher reviews all work to ensure that material is presented properly, and a formal evaluation is conducted annually. Incumbent has contact with students to provide job-related instruction, guidance, and serve as an appropriate role model. Incumbent has contact with teachers and principals to receive instructions and feedback, assist in planning, and discuss students' progress/performance. The incumbent has contact with parents in order to discuss students' progress/performance and to listen to questions and concerns. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or

local

laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above.

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Employee Signature:

Date:

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