Aide-SPED Life Skills

Shady Shores Elementary School; Shady Shores (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Shores Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities in a Special Education setting. You will assist in implementing programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction, under supervision of a certified teacher and principal.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with acceptable additional qualifications such as an associate’s degree or two years of college and a Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college.
• Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and reports.
• Assist substitute teachers.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Lake Dallas Independent School Shady Shores Elementary School - Shady Shores, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Job Title:Special Education Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to:Principal and teacher(s) Pay Grade: Clerical/Paraprofessional PG 3 187 days

Dept./School:Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a 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 hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• 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.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Aide-SPED Life Skills

Lake Dallas Independent School Shady Shores Elementary School - Shady Shores, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Lake Dallas Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5986034

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.24 to $24.68 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 104 Swisher Road
• Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]