Instructional Aide - Special Education Life Skills

Blocker Middle School; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Blocker Middle School in Texas City is seeking an Instructional Aide to support a Special Education Life Skills program. You will assist the certified teacher in delivering instructional activities, helping students with disabilities develop self-help and daily living skills, and ensuring a safe, supportive classroom environment.

You will perform clerical tasks, supervise students during transitions and lunch, and help with records and reports while adhering to confidentiality and district

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• 48+ college hours or Paraprofessional Assessment of Competencies.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

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 including transfers and positioning.

Skills

Disability support

Instructional assistance

Following instructions

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

48+ college hours / Paraprofessionals' Assessment of Competencies

Job description

Instructional Aide - Special Education Life Skills

Texas City Indep School Dist Blocker Middle School - Texas City, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Texas City Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5967645

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 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:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

48 plus college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessionals' Assessment of Competencies' test if applicant has less than 48 college hours.

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.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• 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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Days Employed: 187

Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required