RISE Special Education Aide — Empower Independence

Colleyville Heritage High School; Colleyville (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas, is seeking a Special Education Assistant for the RISE program. You will support students with significant developmental disabilities in a self-contained setting, assisting with instruction under professional supervision.

The role focuses on implementing instructional and behavior strategies, supervising students, and helping with daily living and mobility tasks, while maintaining records and collaborating with staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 48+ hours of study in higher education or an Associate degree or higher.
• Educational Aide Certification (may be applied for once employed).

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and assistance for students with significant social, communication, mobility, cognitive and/or behavioral challenges.
• Help students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Adapt classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher to support curriculum and instruction.
• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and developing students’ daily living, behavioral, and educational skills.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

48+ hours of study in higher education

Associates Degree or higher

Educational Aide Certification

Job description

Colleyville Heritage High School in Colleyville, Texas, is seeking a Special Education Assistant for the RISE program. You will support students with significant developmental disabilities in a self-contained setting, assisting with instruction under professional supervision.

The role focuses on implementing instructional and behavior strategies, supervising students, and helping with daily living and mobility tasks, while maintaining records and collaborating with staff.