Aide PPCD, #3735

Pearland ISD; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearland ISD in Pearland, TX is seeking an Education Aide to assist a special education teacher with classroom activities, materials preparation, data collection, and behavior support for students with disabilities.

Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will help implement classroom programs, support self-help skills, and handle administrative tasks while ensuring safety and confidentiality in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate or obtained after hire.
• Show evidence of formal academic assessment or college coursework (associate degree or two years of study).

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in preparing and managing classroom activities and administrative requirements.
• Support in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, data collection, and instruction.
• Work under the supervision of a certified teacher and the principal.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle classroom materials and small equipment.

Skills

Disability support

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Two years of college/associate degree or similar

Job description

Primary Purpose: Assist the special education teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, data collection, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Can be obtained once hired)
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

• Two years of experience working with children

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• 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
• Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Pay Grade:

IS203

Pay Rate:

Min. $16.05; Mid. $19.34

Days:

# of days 179