Special Education Aide: Life Skills & Inclusion

Southside ISD; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking an Aide for Special Education to support students with disabilities in a classroom setting. The role assists in instructional activities, behavior management, and daily routines under the supervision of a certified teacher and the principal.

Responsibilities include helping with materials, supervising students, and maintaining records while ensuring confidentiality and safety throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; 48 college hours or meets NCLB requirements; Texas instructional aide certificate.
• Special knowledge: ability to work with children with disabilities and to communicate effectively.
• Experience: some experience with children in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning.
• Support teachers with instructional materials, displays, and classroom organization.
• Maintain records and assist substitutes as needed.
• Supervise students during meals, buses, and transitions; promote safe behavior.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Following instructions

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 accredited college hours

Texas instructional aide certificate

Job description

Job Title: Aide, Special Education (Life Skills, Behavior, LID, Inclusion & Autism)/Color Guard Coach

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: CT2– 187 Days

Date Revised: 04/13/2026

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

48 accredited college hours or Meets No Child Left Behind requirements

Texas instructional aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

General

1. Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
2. Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
3. Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
4. Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
5. Uses time productively on the job.
6. Follows district policies, rules and regulations
7. Accepts supervisory direction
8. Strives to improve job skills
9. Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

Instructional Support

1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
2. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
3. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
4. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
5. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
6. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
7. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
   Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.