Compassionate Special Education Aide & Classroom Support

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking an Instructional Support Aide to assist a special education teacher in a classroom setting, supporting students with disabilities with self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, maintaining records, assisting with personal care and mobility, supervising students, and helping substitute teachers while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Some experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the teacher in preparing instructional materials and displays.
• Assist the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher by adapting to each student’s needs.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Attend to students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Report to the teacher any special needs or problems of individual student.
• Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests.
• Help supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
• Supervise students when the teacher is temporarily absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaborative work

Disabilities support

Effective communication

Instructional assistance

General office knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Mesquite ISD is seeking an Instructional Support Aide to assist a special education teacher in a classroom setting, supporting students with disabilities with self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, maintaining records, assisting with personal care and mobility, supervising students, and helping substitute teachers while upholding confidentiality.