Aide, Special Education Job Coach

Young World Physical Education; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 19,713 - 23,749; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution of $400 monthly

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in La Porte, Texas, is seeking a Full-Time Aide for Special Education Transition to assist teachers and support students with special needs. Responsibilities include helping with classroom management, participating in instructional activities, and ensuring the well-being of students throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, including a High School Diploma or GED, and an SBEC Educational Aide certificate. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate needed.
• An Associate’s Degree or 48+ college hours is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) in classroom activities and management.
• Enforce school rules and provide student support.
• Conduct instructional exercises with students.

Skills

Instructional aptitude

Ability to follow instructions

Knowledge of instructional strategies for special needs

Physical capability for student support

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate

Associate’s Degree or 48 or more college hours

Job description

Job Description

Position: Aide, Special Education Transition

Location: La Porte High School

Primary Purpose: Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of learning activities and administrative requirements. Assist in the implementation of instructional programs to support students with special needs, including self‑help, behavior management, job skills and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher to support students in district programs such as BSP, ECSE, FOCUS, Bulldog Bridge, and SAIL.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate
• Associate’s Degree or 48 or more college hours or NCLB Para‑Educator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability and demonstrated aptitude in the instruction of students in assigned area
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of instructional strategies designed specifically for children with special needs preferred
• Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with students, including stooping, bending and lifting
• Ability to communicate with job‑site supervisors to ensure student success while at work

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of teacher(s).
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative guidelines, local board policy and state law.
• Assist teacher with supervising and modeling on job sites both on campus and in the community.
• Work with student or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher(s).
• Assist students with special needs with toileting, positioning, transferring, and/or lifting as appropriate.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both on and off campus.
• Keep the teacher(s) informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining neat and orderly classrooms.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning student records.
• Exhibit a positive attitude toward others’ actions by acting as a role model for district employees, students and the community that supports the mission of the district and/or campus goals.
• Demonstrate cooperation by working effectively with supervisors, peers, teachers, parents and students.
• Demonstrate dependability by being punctual and present at work unless for good cause.
• Exhibit reliability by completing work as assigned.
• Exhibit appropriate grooming and dress for the position and responsibility.
• Comply with policies and procedures pertaining to job assignment.
• Demonstrate proper maintenance, care, storage and use of equipment and materials.
• Maintain proper safety and security precautions to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self or others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the campus administrators and certified teachers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking.
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds).
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements.
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress.

Benefits

The district contributes $400 monthly to the cost of employee‑only health insurance, which exceeds the state required amount of $225 monthly.

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional, Pay Grade 3, 187 days.

Salary: $14.31 per hour (beginning). Midpoint $17.24 per hour. Compensation based on job‑like experience.

Position Type: Full‑time.