SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE - LIFE SKILLS - INTERMEDIATE CAMPUS

Poteet ISD; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Poteet ISD Intermediate seeks a Special Education Life Skills Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time, on-site role supports students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher and principal, assisting with instructional activities and behavior management.

Qualifications include a Texas educational aide certificate or meeting NCLB requirements, and 48 college hours or Treasuring Paraprofessionals Training.

Qualifications

• Must have 48 college hours or the Treasuring Paraprofessionals Training.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Meet NCLB requirements.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: help teacher prepare materials, maintain neat classroom, assist with inventory, records, and substitute orientation.
• Student Management: assist students with physical disabilities, personal care, behavior management, and supervision throughout the day.
• Other: maintain confidentiality, participate in staff events, follow safety procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with children with特殊需要

Managing aggressive behavior

Stamina for standing and lifting

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communication skills

Education

Texas educational aide certificate

Meet NCLB requirements

48 college hours or Treasuring Paraprofessionals Training

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE - LIFE SKILLS - INTERMEDIATE CAMPUS

Poteet ISD Intermediate - Poteet, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5940528

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Poteet ISD is accepting application for Special Education Life Skills Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year.

Must have 48 college hours or the Treasuring Paraprofessionals Training .

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:

Meet NCLB requirements

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with special needs and disabilities

Capable of handling aggressive behavior

Withstand extended periods of standing, stooping, bending,

pushing and lifting 100+ pounds

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:

Instructional Support

• 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.

Student Management

• 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. This includes intervening in crisis situations, with non-violent crisis techniques, and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• 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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow established safety procedures & techniques.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Donisha Miller , Principal
• Intermediate
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]