Jr High Special Education Teacher Aide

Grandview-Independent-School-District; Grandview (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Grandview Independent School District in Grandview, Texas seeks a Jr High Special Education Teacher Aide to support inclusion classrooms and assist students with disabilities under the supervision of certificated teachers.

You will help implement IEP goals, assist with self-help and behavior management, transport students when needed, monitor safety, and communicate with families and staff while preserving confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; associate’s degree or two years of college preferred.
• Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Demonstrates ability to work with children with disabilities and follow instructions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of students, including assisting with mobility and personal care.
• Assist with behavior management and translating instructions into practice.
• Support instructional activities and motor skill development under teacher supervision.
• Provide supervision in lunchroom, bus, and playground as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in professional development and meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Following instructions

Ability to work with children with dis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Jr High Special Education Teacher Aide

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Grandview Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5892485
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:Special Education Inclusion Teacher Aide

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to:Principal and Teacher(s)

Dept./School:Assigned

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), 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 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

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

One year experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

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

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 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 nonambulatory 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)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Karlton Graves , Campus Principal
• Grandview JR High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]