Educational Assistant - ECSE

Manor Independent School District; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Independent School District is seeking an Educational Assistant at Pioneer Crossing Elementary in Austin, Texas to support students with disabilities and assist the lead teacher with instructional and behavioral programs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas educational aide certificate, and MISD paraprofessional test. Work includes assisting in classrooms, records, and student supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Must pass MISD paraprofessional test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing instructional materials.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and reports.
• Orient and assist substitute teachers.
• Help manage student behavior and safety.
• Adapt to individual student needs and develop motor skills with groups.
• Supervise students during school day and activities.

Skills

Disability support

Verbal/written instructions

Communication skills

General office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate

MISD paraprofessional test

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5951088

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for the 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 the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Must successfully pass MISD paraprofessional test

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
• Demonstrates principles of the Manor ISD People Experience.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Equipment used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Working Conditions

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands:

Lifting (15-44 pounds)

Carrying (15-44 pounds)

Sitting

Standing

Bending/Stooping

Kneeling

Pushing/Pulling

Repetitive hand motions

Keyboarding/mouse

Speaking clearly

Hearing

Environmental Factors:

Work inside/outside

Exposure to noise

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The information below is critical to accepting a Special Education assignment especially for Behavior or Life Skills assignments. You must be able to meet the physical demands of the position if you sign this document stating you have the capabilities and do not please understand that you are falsifying a document and there will be grounds for termination. There are also certain training requirements which entail physical demands you are also expected to perform such task. Please indicate by checking yes or no for the areas documented.

Yes orNo

I have physical limitations that prevent me from completing all phases of the Satori Alternative to Managing Aggression (SAMA) training.

Yes orNo

I have physical limitations that prevent me from performing all phases of the (SAMA) containment.

Yes orNo

I have physical limitations that prevent me from stooping, bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, and/or lifting.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.40 to $24.60 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Ryane Gaston , Principal
• Pioneer Crossing Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]