ES-Instructional Aide Sped- ECSE

South-SAN-Antonio-Independent-School-District; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District Roy Benavidez Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas invites applications for an Instructional Aide Sped- ECSE. The role supports the classroom teacher and provides specialized assistance to students with disabilities under ARD/IEP guidelines.

The successful applicant will hold a valid Texas educational aide certificate, meet education hours requirements, pass fingerprinting, and work as part of a collaborative campus team to promote student growth

Qualifications

• Valid Texas educational aide certificate or eligibility.
• 48 semester hours from accredited college/university (or equivalent) and TABE tests.
• Fingerprint background check required (paid by employee).

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in delivering instruction and materials.
• Support students individually or in small groups.
• Supervise and manage classroom activities and student behavior.

Skills

Student support

Team collaboration

Disability awareness

Communication

Education

Texas educational aide certificate

48-semester hours

Paraprofessional eligibility

Job description

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ES-Instructional Aide Sped- ECSE

South San Antonio Independent School District Roy Benavidez Elementary School - San Antonio, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934845

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Aide Sped- ECSE

Reports To: Campus Principal

Department: Campus Assigned

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: IS3

Days: 187

Primary Purpose: Assist teacher with the delivery of instructional and special education services to special needs students and provide additional student support as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Minimum of forty eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university; High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency) and passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test; and be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non- refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with students with severe learning, physical and/or emotional disabilities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team to provide assistance to students according to ARD/IEPs
• Knowledge of types of special education disability areas and the specific needs associated with these areas.
• Ability to restrain and physically support and/or assist team members with the students’ physical support of students of up to 100 pounds in weight.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience:

One year experience working with special needs children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Student Management

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Serve as a positive role model for children and support the mission of SSAISD.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

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 walking, 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 non ambulatory 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). May required toileting, feeding, and lifting Special Needs students. May required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraints of students in danger or causing harm to themselves or others.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.89 to $22.20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd.
• San Antonio, Texas 78242
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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