Special Education Aide - Positive Academic & Behavior Support (PABS)

WS Ryan Elementary; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WS Ryan Elementary in Denton, Texas, part of Denton Independent School District, is seeking a Special Education Aide for Positive Academic & Behavior Support (PABS). The role reports to the campus principal and assigned teacher, with duty days totaling 187 per year and a starting date of Oct 5, 2026.

The position is nonexempt, pays at least $17.60 per hour, and is classified as Clerical/Paraprofessional, Grade 03.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours preferred.
• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain must be held.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in providing instructional support for students with disabilities.
• Support in implementing classroom programs, behavior management, and instruction.
• Supervise students during the school day and assist with administrative records.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidential information handling

Follow verbal and written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

Current Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Special Education Aide - Positive Academic & Behavior Support (PABS)

Denton Independent School District WS Ryan Elementary - Denton, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Denton ISD - Online Application

Job Details

Job ID: 5932772

Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Campus Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Family: Clerical/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 03

Minimum Hourly Rate: $17.60

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Assists the teacher in providing for the instructional needs of students with disabilities in educational settings. Assists in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Works under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Certification

• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Helps teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Helps maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for full duty day supervision of assigned students.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students, including wheelchair lift and ramp

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); may require occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]