Special Education Aide — Life Skills & Communications

Manor Independent School District; Manor (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Independent School District’s Presidential Meadows Elementary in Manor, Texas, is seeking an Educational Associate for Communications Life Skills to support a special education teacher and students with disabilities. You will help implement classroom programs, manage materials, and assist with student care and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas educational aide certificate, and MISD paraprofessional test passage.

Qualifications

• Assist in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.
• Follow verbal and written instructions to implement classroom programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and support teachers with instructional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and reports for the teacher.
• Assist students with physical disabilities (transfers, lifting, positioning).
• Support behavior management and crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide orientation to substitute teachers.

Skills

Disability support

Verbal & written instruction

Effective communication

General office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate

Paraprofessional test (MISD)

Job description

Manor Independent School District’s Presidential Meadows Elementary in Manor, Texas, is seeking an Educational Associate for Communications Life Skills to support a special education teacher and students with disabilities. You will help implement classroom programs, manage materials, and assist with student care and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas educational aide certificate, and MISD paraprofessional test passage.