Special Education Aide: Classroom Support & Student Care

Rice ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice ISD seeks a dedicated educational aide to support a special education classroom. You will assist the teacher with instructional materials, classroom organization, and required records, helping students access self-help and behavior management programs.

Under supervision, you will aid students with physical and instructional needs, transfer assistance, daily care, and supervision during meals, bus and recess, while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• 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 keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students, intervene in crises, and restrain disruptive behavior as needed.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Skills

Student support

Disability support

Communication skills

Instructional assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Rice ISD seeks a dedicated educational aide to support a special education classroom. You will assist the teacher with instructional materials, classroom organization, and required records, helping students access self-help and behavior management programs.

Under supervision, you will aid students with physical and instructional needs, transfer assistance, daily care, and supervision during meals, bus and recess, while maintaining confidentiality and safety.