Special Education Aide – Active Learning Classroom

Jobtailor; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Frisco, TX is seeking an Education Aide to support a special education classroom. You will assist the teacher with physical and instructional needs and help prepare instructional materials.

This role requires patience, effective communication, and the ability to follow instructions. You will supervise students, assist with personal care, and help maintain confidentiality while supporting IEP goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred.
• SBEC certification processes to obtain Educational Aide Certification.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.
• Help teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with personal care as appropriate.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Implement and document behavioral intervention strategies as needed.

Skills

Effective Communication

Lift 25lbs

Adaptability

Behavior Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or two years college

SBEC Educational Aide Certification process

Tools

General Office Equipment

Job description

• Assist special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities
• Help teacher prepare instructional materials
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including some lifting
• Help manage student behavior
• Support students' instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Assist students with personal care as appropriate
• Learn and adapt to each student's special needs
• Work with individual students or small groups
• Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned
• Implement, support and document behavioral intervention strategies and/or provide school health, related, and personal care services as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred
• If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs
• Ability to assist with positioning students with physical disabilities
• Exposure to biological hazards
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions
• Candidates must be able to fulfill all responsibilities and duties as assigned

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to assist special education teachers in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities, while effectively managing student behavior and maintaining confidentiality. Proficient in implementing Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and providing personal care services as required.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Educational Aide Certification
• Ability To Work With Children With Disabilities
• Knowledge Of General Office Equipment
• Ability To Follow Verbal And Written Instructions
• Ability To Maintain Emotional Control Under Stress

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Assisting With Personal Care
• Implementing Behavioral Intervention Strategies
• Lifting 25lbs
• Positioning Students With Physical Disabilities
• Preparing Instructional Materials

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Emotional Control Under Stress
• Adaptability To Student Needs
• Managing Student Behavior

Certifications & Qualifications

• SBEC Certification
• Educational Aide Certification

Industry Keywords

• Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Special Education
• Confidentiality
• Behavioral Intervention Strategies
• Biological Hazards

Tools & Technologies

• General Office Equipment