ES-Instructional Aide Sped- Life Skills

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

Job summary

South San Antonio ISD’s Roy Benavidez Elementary School in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Instructional Aide SPed- Life Skills to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, self-help, behavior management, and instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, maintaining an orderly classroom, supervising students, aiding with transfers and personal care,

Qualifications

• Able to work with children with disabilities.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities incl. transfers and positioning.
• Help manage behavior and respond to crises as needed.
• Adapt methods to individual student needs and provide small-group support.
• Supervise students during the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Disabilities support

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Office equipment

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college hours

High school diploma / TABE

Paraprofessional certificate eligibility

Fingerprinting background check

Job description

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

ES-Instructional Aide Sped- Life Skills

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

This job is also posted in South San Antonio Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5887564

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 5:00 AM (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

• 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]