Special Education Aide

Nacogdoches Independent School District; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacogdoches Independent School District is seeking a Special Ed Instructional Aide to support a certified teacher in a special education setting. The role focuses on assisting with self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities for students with disabilities.

Under the supervision of the principal and a certified teacher, you will prepare materials, supervise students, assist with mobility and routines, and help maintain classroom records to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates knowledge of reading, writing, and math.
• 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 maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Ensures specific materials and supplies are ready for classroom use.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning.
• Help manage the behavior of students; intervene in crises as needed.
• Monitor and support students throughout the school day; supervise during bus loading, playground, cafeteria.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development, meetings, and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Work with children

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Math basics

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

Date Posted: 9/1/2026

Job Title: Special Ed Instructional Aide

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Special Ed Director

Pay Grade: C&I Aide III

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: May 2018

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge of reading, writing, and math
• 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 maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Ensures specific materials and supplies are ready for classroom use.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transfers to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Help manage the 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 during bus loading, on the playground, in the cafeteria and hallways, and when teacher is absent from classroom; disciplines students as necessary.
• 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.
• Cleans classrooms or eating areas.
• Provides first aid as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher/principal.

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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.