High School Aide- Behavior

Young World Physical Education; Santa Fe (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Independent School District is hiring a High School Aide-Behavior at Santa Fe High School. The role supports students with disabilities, implements classroom programs, and assists with behavior management under the supervision of the campus principal.

The position is nonexempt, with SFISD pay ranges and a 187-day work calendar. Starting date is immediate, with duties across instructional and student-management tasks throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or two years of college study preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Driver's license and ability to obtain transport certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional activities and prepare materials.
• Maintain a neat classroom and manage resources.
• Support students with disabilities in daily routines.
• Assist with admin records and substitute orientation.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 2 years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

High School Aide- Behavior

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880250

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position/Job Title: High School Aide-Behavior

Reports to: Campus Principal

Department/Campus: High School

Classification: Nonexempt

Wage/Salary Stauts: SFISD Pay Ranges

Days Employed: 1 87 Days, per SFISD Pay Ranges

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:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Clear and valid drivers’ license and ability to obtain certificate appropriate for transporting students

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.
• Work collaboratively with professional service providers to meet the individual needs of students.

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, including vocational job sites.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
• Work in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
• Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
• Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
• Represent the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
• Maintain a sincere, friendly attitude toward patrons.
• Perform other duties 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 standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 30 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory 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.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required .

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dana Loop , Principal Secretary
• Santa Fe High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]