Inclusion Aide

Sylvania; Copperas Cove, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Aide at Copperas Cove High School to assist teachers in meeting the needs of students with significant disabilities. The role supports structured classroom programs, self-help, behavior management, and academic instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher and the Director of Special Education.

Responsibilities include assisting with physical needs, supervising students, preparing instructional materials, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the listed educational qualifications.
• Two years experience working with children with a variety of disabilities.
• Ability to work with students with significant disabilities and follow daily schedules.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce school rules, regulations, and policy.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers and positioning.
• Adapt to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Assist with feeding, toileting and personal hygiene as needed.
• Assist in managing student behavior and crisis intervention when necessary.
• Work with individuals or small groups to develop motor skills and instructional activities.
• Supervise students inside/outside classroom, including lunchroom and playground.
• Inform teacher of any special needs or problems of students.
• Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom and assist in inventory and equipment care.
• Assist in keeping administrative records and substitute-teacher orientation.

Skills

Children with disabilities

Instruction following

Picture communication system

CPI techniques

Office equipment

Education

48 hours college credit

Associate's Degree or higher

HS or GED with Region 12 Paraprofessional Academy certificate

Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Special Education Aide

HOUR STATUS:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Campus Principal

PAY GRADE:

Aide 2 / 187 days

DEPT./SCHOOL:

Copperas Cove High School

DATE REVISED:

07/2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist special education teacher(s) in providing for the physical and instructional needs of student(s) with significant disabilities. Assist in the implementation of highly structured classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and academic and functional instruction. Work under the general supervision of the Director of Special Education, campus principal and the immediate direction of a certified special education teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Must have one of the following:

• 48 hours of college credit, or
• Associate's Degree or higher, or
• HS or GED with Region 12 Paraprofessional Academy certificate
• Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children with a variety of significant disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and daily schedule and routines
• Knowledge in utilization of picture communication system
• Ability to implement the use of specialized CPI techniques when necessary
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Two years experience working with children with a variety of disabilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• May assist students with physical disabilities according to their individual needs, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• May assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• May assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including the possibility of restraining a student to prevent him/her causing imminent harm to self or others.
• May work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises designed and created by the special education teacher.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality. reports.
• Participate in staff-development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audio-visual equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to read and follow a daily routine and schedule geared toward serving students. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); and maintain emotional control under potentially volatile situations and prolonged stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Possible exposure to biological hazards, including bacteria and communicable diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or age in its programs, activities or employment practices.

For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Executive Director of Human Resources, [phone], 408 S. Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522