HS- Instructional Aide Sped- SSTEP

South San Antonio High School; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Antonio ISD at South San Antonio High School in San Antonio, Texas seeks an Instructional Aide Sped - SSTEP to support instructional delivery and special education services under teacher and administrator supervision. The candidate will have a Texas educational aide certificate, 48 college hours, a high school diploma or GED, and pass a fingerprint background check.

The role is full-time (187 days), pays $15.89–$22.20 per hour, non-exempt, with duties including transportation and

Qualifications

• Requires valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Minimum 48 college hours from an accredited institution; HS diploma or GED; TABE test.
• Eligible to obtain paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain neat, orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, equipment maintenance.
• Manage students individually or in groups.
• Conduct instructional exercises as directed by teacher.
• Supervise students during school day (lunch, bus, playground).
• Inform teacher of special needs or problems.
• Participate in staff development and faculty meetings.

Skills

Special Needs communication

Effectively communicates

Liaison duties

Bus operations

Student transportation

Education

Texas educational aide certificate

48 college hours

paraprofessional certificate eligibility

Job description

HS- Instructional Aide Sped- SSTEP

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903692

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title:Instructional Aide Sped - SSTEP

Reports to:Principal and Teacher(s)

Dept./School:Assigned Campus

Exemption Status/Test:Non-Exempt

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 well with Special Needs children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to act as Liaison between Work Base Location Managers/Supervisors, and South San Transition Education Program.
• Ability to operate, and maintain Special Education SSTEP bus requirements (i.e. Refuel, Document Mileage Use, Clean Inside /Out).
• Ability to transport students to their assigned Work / Community Base Location/s.

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.
• 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]