High Needs Special Education Aide

About the Employer

Experience

Two years experience working with children

Job Title: special education aide elementary - general/resource

Wage/Hour Status: nonexempt Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) assigned Date Revised: 2/25/26 Dept./School: Paraprofessional Support/Campus assigned Primary Purpose: Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of Principal and immediate direction of certified Teacher.

Education/Certification

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate Have met formal academic assessment, 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

Student Management

Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; Lifting and positioning; Interpreting instructions; And assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

Behavior Management

Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.

Recognizing Student Needs

Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.

Instructional Support

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.

Communication

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

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