Inclusive Special Ed Aide - Classroom Support

RUSHING MS; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rushing Middle School in Prosper, TX is seeking a Special Education Aide-In Inclusion for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities in a self-contained/inclusion setting, assists the certified teacher, and helps implement instructional programs.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, managing classroom displays, helping with student transfer and mobility, supervising during lunch and transitions, and maintaining confidentiality.

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
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Job description

Rushing Middle School in Prosper, TX is seeking a Special Education Aide-In Inclusion for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities in a self-contained/inclusion setting, assists the certified teacher, and helps implement instructional programs.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, managing classroom displays, helping with student transfer and mobility, supervising during lunch and transitions, and maintaining confidentiality.