2026-2027 Special Education Instructional Aide - REACH @ Best Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,683 - 35,140; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Special Education Instructional Aide to assist teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with disabilities. This full-time position based at Best Elementary in Houston requires a high school diploma and strong skills in organization, communication, and interpersonal relations.

Responsibilities include engaging students in instruction, performing clerical tasks, and maintaining student confidentiality. The role also involves physical support and specialized services for students as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must demonstrate interest in working with students with disabilities.
• Computer skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in implementing individualized education plans.
• Engage students in instructional activities under teacher direction.
• Collect and record data related to students’ IEP objectives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School graduate or equivalent (GED)

Eligible for appropriate paraprofessional certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education Instructional Aide - REACH @ Best Elementary

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

To assist teacher in the implementation of individualized education plans for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Eligible for appropriate paraprofessional certification
• Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi‑task activities
• Computer skills helpful

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage students in instructional activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Help students’ master instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Perform clerical duties in support of the special education classroom (record student attendance, reproduce instructional materials, type forms, create bulletin boards and classroom displays, etc.).
• Assist in the modification of instructional materials.
• Administer, score and record achievement and diagnostic tests, objective‑type teacher‑made tests and quizzes, and grades as the teacher recommends for students.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially taught by the teacher.
• Collect and record data related to students’ IEP objectives and educational plans.
• Catalogue and file instructional materials; maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment, and prepare orders/requisitions for needed materials.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Operate equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assist students in the library or media center.
• Assist with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and movement of group to special classes.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Participate in training as assigned.
• Provide explicit instruction to small groups of students using a lesson plan designed by the teacher.
• Support classroom teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment and maintaining student discipline.
• Perform personal hygiene functions when assigned per students’ needs: bathing/cleaning; clothes changing; diapering; feeding; maintaining facial hair; maintaining menstrual hygiene; maintaining nasal hygiene; and toileting and/or toilet training.
• Perform medically related services when assigned per students’ needs, following training by a nurse: cleaning catheter; tube‑feeding; suctioning; lifting/transferring (minimum of 50 pounds); monitoring seizure activity; and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Perform physical/behavioral management procedures when assigned per students’ needs: administering therapeutic holds; administering physical restraints; monitoring scheduled reinforcement; monitoring students who are in isolation; escorting for students with visual impairments (Orientation & Mobility); and transferring students in wheelchairs and/or other mobility devices.
• Perform specialized services when assigned per students’ needs: transcribing Braille; monitoring augmentative communication devices; utilizing facilitated communication; and supervising students during community‑based instruction.
• Complete all needed timely documentation of SHARS billable services including personal care services.

Other Responsibilities

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals.

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. May be required to use therapeutic holds in the case of an emergency (only after appropriate training.)

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head.

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15‑50 pounds).

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Location: Best Elementary, Houston, Texas

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $27,683 to $35,140

Calendar Days: 187