In-Class Special Education Aide — Make an Impact

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor High School in Houston, Texas seeks a 2026-2027 Special Education Aide In-Class Support (ICS) to assist teachers in implementing IEPs and supporting students with disabilities. You will engage students in instructional activities, modify materials, manage records, supervise students during meals and transitions, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Eligibility for paraprofessional certification and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Eligible for appropriate paraprofessional certification.
• Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in instructional activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Help students’ master instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Perform clerical duties in support of the special education classroom (record attendance, reproduce materials, type forms, create bulletin boards).
• Assist in the modification of instructional materials.
• Administer, score and record tests and grades as the teacher recommends.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Collect and record data related to students’ IEP objectives.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and prepare orders.
• Read to students and participate in oral communication.
• Operate classroom equipment.
• Assist in library or media center.
• Supervise students during lunch, assemblies, and movement to classes.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Provide explicit instruction to small groups using lesson plans.
• Support a positive learning environment and student discipline.
• Follow district safety protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Interest in work

Education

High school graduate or GED

Paraprofessional certification eligibility

Job description

Taylor High School in Houston, Texas seeks a 2026-2027 Special Education Aide In-Class Support (ICS) to assist teachers in implementing IEPs and supporting students with disabilities. You will engage students in instructional activities, modify materials, manage records, supervise students during meals and transitions, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Eligibility for paraprofessional certification and a high school diploma are required.