AIDE - SPEC ED 18+ PROGRAM AT TLC

ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 24,538; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution located in Odessa, Texas is seeking a full-time Aide for their Special Education-18+ Program. This role involves assisting in the implementation of Individualized Educational Plans for students and supporting them in their daily needs. The ideal candidate should have an Associates Degree or equivalent, experience working with children, and a temperament suited for working with aggressive or mentally ill students. Salary offered is $133.36 per day with flexible responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children.
• Temperament to work with aggressive/mentally ill students.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teachers and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing students' Individualized Educational Plan.
• Develop creative activities to reinforce learning.
• Monitor students during transitions and lunch.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to maintain effective working relationships

Patience and respect towards students

Education

Associates Degree or 48 Semester Hours

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AIDE - SPEC ED 18+ PROGRAM AT TLC

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This job is also posted in Ector County ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 4698730
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Aide – Special Education-18+ Program at TLC

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: Instructional Support 4

Dept. /School: As Assigned

Days: 187

Supervises:

Primary Purpose

To assist in the implementation of students Individualized Educational Plan.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Associates Degree, 48 Semester Hours, or Academic Assessment
• High School Diploma or GED;

Special Knowledge Skills:

Experience:

• Some experience working with children.
• Temperament to work with aggressive/mentally ill students.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with teacher(s), students and administrators.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Exercise initiative in developing creative activities to supplement and reinforce learning.
• Assist the students in transferring to and from different locations, as needed.
• Assist students in self-help needs such as: toileting, diapering, feeding and positioning.
• Assist the young adults with coats and other articles of clothing which can be difficult for students with disabilities.
• Assist the teacher in creating an atmosphere that is conducive to learning.
• Assist the teacher in material and room maintenance
• Conduct group activities.
• Observe, record and graph student behavior.
• Assist with bulletin board decorations.
• Assist in grading papers and recording scores.
• Administer rewards to pupils under direction of the teacher.
• Maintain the program in the absence of the teacher and with the assistance of a substitute teacher aide.
• Perform all other duties as requested by the teacher, the supervisor or the principal.
• Attend parent group sessions if invited by teacher.
• Assist the teacher or other supervisory personnel in making home visits.
• BE SUBJECT TO BUS MONITOR ASSIGNMENT.
• Utilize Crisis Prevention Intervention techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality of students’ testing, diagnosis, status and family issues.
• Monitor students during lunch and transitions.
• Exercise patience, consistency, fairness and respect of students regardless of their behavior.
• Accompany students to mainstream settings.
• Attend and meet required district hours of staff development.
• Perform basic operations on the computer.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Refer parental/staff complaints to the teacher, building principal or special education supervisor.
• Refer questions about the program and students in the program to the teacher.
• Interact with coworkers, parents and students with dignity and respect.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent districtwide travel. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours. Must be able to lift 120 lbs. occasionally with assistance.

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. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.

Signature Date

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $133.36 Per Day

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• SPECIAL EDUCATION
• Phone: [phone]

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