2026 - 2027 Special Education Self-Contained Aide or PCP (APPLICANT POOL)

ASSIGNED CAMPUS; Roma (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Roma ISD Assigned Campus in Roma, TX is seeking a Special Education Aide for a self-contained classroom or personal care provider role. Position is full-time and reports to the Campus Principal. Wage is based on experience as the district determines.

Primary duties include supporting instructional programs, managing classroom materials, and assisting students with disabilities, including mobility and personal care tasks. Availability for district events is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher or ESSA-compliant assessment completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat classroom and manage equipment.
• Support students with physical disabilities including transfers and personal care.
• Assist with behavior management and crisis interventions as needed.
• Supervise students during the day and help with reports.

Skills

Disability support

Follow instructions

Communication

Office equipment

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

2026 - 2027 Special Education Self-Contained Aide or PCP (APPLICANT POOL)

Roma ISD ASSIGNED CAMPUS - ROMA, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5613476

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Aide Self-Contained or Personnal Care Provider (APPLICANT POOL)

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Campus Principal

Length of Work Year: 180

Department / School:

Salary Range: Based on experience

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required