Special Education Aide: Empower Students & Support

District Programs Building; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

District Programs Bldg is seeking a Special Education Aide for the 2026-2027 school year, starting August 3, 2026. This is a full-time position in a self-contained classroom, supporting students with disabilities and assisting in implementation of instructional programs under a certified teacher.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Texas educational aide certificate, and prior experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• 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; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Effective communication

Office equipment knowledge

Education

GED

Associate's degree or two years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

District Programs Bldg is seeking a Special Education Aide for the 2026-2027 school year, starting August 3, 2026. This is a full-time position in a self-contained classroom, supporting students with disabilities and assisting in implementation of instructional programs under a certified teacher.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Texas educational aide certificate, and prior experience with children.