Aide II

District-Wide; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita Falls Independent School District is seeking an Aide II to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role focuses on assisting with instructional activities, self-help skills, and behavior management in a special education setting.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, assisting with mobility and daily living tasks, and monitoring student progress while maintaining confidentiality and following district policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 48 College hours or TOPS Training through Region 9 ESC.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transferring to/from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Develop motor skills with individual students or small groups.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground, community).
• Assist teacher and students with daily living skills and gardening when applicable.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal & written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 College hours or TOPS Training

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Aide II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920135

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Aide II

Reports to:Principal and Teacher(s)

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade/Days: Clerical 2/183 Days

Date Revised: 7/11/19

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 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:

High school diploma or GED

48 College hours or TOPS Training through Region 9 ESC

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, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• 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, playground duty, and community.
• Assist teacher and students with daily living skills and gardening (examples: cooking, cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, planting, weeding, lawn care, etc.), if applicable when working with district programs.
• 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.
• Regular Attendance

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Jennifer Spurgers, Director of Human Resources , 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-235-1012

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to human resources 940-235-1012.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18,628 to $26,179 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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