Special Education Aide - Classroom Support

ADAMS MS; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District in Haslet, TX, is seeking a Secondary Special Education Aide for the SOAR program. The role supports students with significant or low-incidence disabilities under a certified teacher, following district policies and safety procedures.

The position requires a TX Paraprofessional Aide certification, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to manage students with disabilities, with duties spanning instructional support, record-keeping, and behavior management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Paraprofessional Aide certification from state of Texas
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Ability to physically manage students with motor and/or behavioral difficulties
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or Safety Care

Responsibilities

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
• Participate in training related to special education students.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program for each student.
• Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist with helping students in self-care activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assist with student supervision inside and outside the classroom; lunch, recess, outdoor activities, transitions, field trips, and loading and unloading the bus.
• Assist in implementing the therapy programs that may require lifting, positioning and transferring to and from wheelchairs, standers, walkers, chairs and the floor.
• Assist in carrying out behavior interventions.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers (Guest Educators).
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Use appropriate district approved physical safety techniques including restraint
• Dress and shoes appropriate to job responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Disability support

Physical management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Aide certification (TX)

Job description

Northwest Independent School District in Haslet, TX, is seeking a Secondary Special Education Aide for the SOAR program. The role supports students with significant or low-incidence disabilities under a certified teacher, following district policies and safety procedures.

The position requires a TX Paraprofessional Aide certification, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to manage students with disabilities, with duties spanning instructional support, record-keeping, and behavior management.