ES-Instructional Aide Sped- Life Skills

Palo Alto Elementary School; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District's Palo Alto Elementary School in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an Instructio nal Aide SPed- Life Skills to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in implementing programs, managing behavior, and providing instructional support under supervision.

The role requires appropriate education/certifications, fingerprint background clearance, and ability to work with children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Education/certification requirements include an associate degree or higher and 48 college hours.
• High school diploma or GED and TABE test completion.
• Eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate.
• Satisfactory fingerprinting background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional support and prepare materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students during the day, including lunchroom and bus duties.

Skills

Disabilities support

Instructional assistance

Communication skills

General office knowledge

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 semester college hours

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional certificate

Fingerprinting background check

Job description

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ES-Instructional Aide Sped- Life Skills

South San Antonio Independent School District Palo Alto Elementary School - San Antonio, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946695
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5: 000 (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Instructioanl Aide Sped- Life Skills
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s)
Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS3

Days: 187

Primary Purpose:
Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. 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:

• Associate degree or higher; or
• 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 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.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• 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 needed.
• 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 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)
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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