Special Education Aide: Classroom Support & Inclusion

Harpool Middle School; Lantana (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Harpool Middle School in Lantana, Texas is seeking a Special Education General Aide to support instructional needs of students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role involves assisting with classroom programs, including self-help and behavior management, and performing clerical/paraprofessional duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (or 48 college hours), a Texas educational aide certificate (or ability to obtain), and experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam.
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit.
• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain.
• Some experience working with children.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Helps with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.
• Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Work with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 48 college hours

Job description

Harpool Middle School in Lantana, Texas is seeking a Special Education General Aide to support instructional needs of students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role involves assisting with classroom programs, including self-help and behavior management, and performing clerical/paraprofessional duties.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (or 48 college hours), a Texas educational aide certificate (or ability to obtain), and experience