SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE - LIFE SKILLS - INTERMEDIATE CAMPUS

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

Job summary

Poteet ISD is seeking a Special Education Life Skills Aide for the Intermediate Campus to support a certified teacher in providing services to students with disabilities. The role involves helping with self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities in a school setting.

Must have at least 48 college hours or the Treasuring Paraprofessionals Training and be able to assist with transfers, lifting, and daily personal care tasks. The position is full-time on-site at the Poteet campus.

Qualifications

• Meet NCLB requirements.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Able to lift 100+ pounds and assist with safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom and manage inventory.
• Assist with student transfers and personal care as needed.
• Monitor students during lunch, bus, and playtime.
• Keep records and assist substitute teachers.

Skills

Special needs support

Behavior management

Communication

Stamina & mobility

Education

NCLB requirements

Texas educational aide certificate

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]