Life Skills Aide: Empower Special Ed Students

Copperas Cove Independent School District; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperas Cove ISD is seeking a Life Skills/PCMD/FA Aide to support students with significant disabilities in a highly structured classroom environment. The aide will implement self-help, communication, and academic activities under teacher supervision.

Under the direction of a certified special education teacher, responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, behavior management, data collection, and collaboration with staff to meet Individual Education Plan goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group services to students as per IEP goals.
• Collaborate with teachers to improve language skills.
• Maintain and file reports and documents.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care as required.
• Support in behavior management and crisis intervention when needed.
• Supervise students during the day including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with data entry and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Paraprofessional certification

Education

48 hours of college credit

Associate's Degree or higher

HS or GED with Paraprofessional certificate

Handle With Care certification within first year

Job description

Copperas Cove ISD is seeking a Life Skills/PCMD/FA Aide to support students with significant disabilities in a highly structured classroom environment. The aide will implement self-help, communication, and academic activities under teacher supervision.

Under the direction of a certified special education teacher, responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, behavior management, data collection, and collaboration with staff to meet Individual Education Plan goals.