Special Education Aide

Southwest ISD; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in San Antonio is seeking a dedicated individual to assist students with disabilities in their physical and instructional needs. The role involves providing personal care, managing behaviors, and supporting students in developing motor skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience with children preferred. A satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting check is required. This position demands emotional control and the ability to work in various school environments. Competitive pay and supportive work culture offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working successfully with children (preferred).
• Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities; ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively; maintain confidentiality.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help meet individual needs of students, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs.
• Assist in physical needs and personal care including feeding and hygiene.
• Manage behavior of assigned students and intervene in crises as needed.
• Work with assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day.
• Provide supervision in various settings (lunchroom, bus, playground) throughout the day.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems.
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Attend to duties with punctuality and reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED and ESSA or NCLB Certificate

Associates degree or 48 college hours from an accredited college

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 9/5/2025

Primary Purpose

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities in an effort to provide them with the support needed to gain full benefits from the district's special education program. Work under general supervision of principal and direction of classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED and ESSA or NCLB Certificate OR Associates degree or 48 college hours from an accredited college
• Fingerprinting Check: Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with children with disabilities; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively; Maintain confidentiality.
• Experience: Two years of experience working successfully with children (preferred).

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Help meet the individual needs of students, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning them, and signing or interpreting instructions for them, etc.
• Help students take care of physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed using crisis prevention intervention techniques.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with assigned students 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 students.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions and reaching
• Lifting: May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40+ lbs.)
• Environment: Occasional district-wide travel; exposure to biological hazards and moderate to heavy lifting required
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non‑ambulatory students

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.