Special Education Aide - RISE

Young World Physical Education

Lantana (TX)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Denton Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Aide for Adkins Elementary in Lantana, Texas. The role focuses on instructional, behavioral, and personal care support for students with disabilities to promote learning and well-being.

The position requires meeting state paraprofessional qualifications, current Texas Educational Aide certification or eligibility, and being 18+ with experience working with children. Strong collaboration with teachers is essential.

Qualifications

Must meet one of the listed education requirements.
Certification required or obtainable upon hire.
Must be 18+ and have experience with children.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in instructional materials, resources, and displays; maintain a safe classroom.
Support students with disabilities including mobility and personal care.
Supervise students and assist with behavior management and safety protocols.
Follow district policies and participate in meetings and professional development.

Skills

Disability support

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school or GED

48 college hours

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Special Education Aide - RISE

Denton Independent School District Adkins Elementary - Lantana, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Denton ISD - Online Application

Job Details

Job ID: 5882598

Application Deadline: Sep 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Campus Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Pay Family: Clerical/Paraprofessional

PC Assignment: AIDE, SPED RISE

Pay Grade: 03

PC Assignment Code: 71033

Minimum Hourly Rate: $17.60

Insight: Support

Duty Days: 187 days per school year

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with disabilities to promote access to learning and student well-being in educational settings. Assist teachers in implementing instructional activities, behavior supports, and individualized student needs in accordance with documented plans and campus procedures. Support a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment by assisting with classroom operations, student supervision, and daily routines under the direction of certified instructional staff.

Qualifications:

Education

(Must meet one of the following requirements)

High school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, and the ability to pass a locally approved paraprofessional academic assessment; or
Completion of 48 semester hours of college credit; or
Associate degree or higher

Certification

Current Texas Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire

Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older
Experience working with children

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive student information
Proficient organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional & Classroom Support

Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials, learning resources, and classroom displays.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe classroom environment.
Assist with inventory, care, and routine maintenance of instructional equipment and materials.
Support teachers with administrative recordkeeping and preparation of required documentation and reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Support & Care

Assist students with physical disabilities according to individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and mobility support.
Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Work with individual students or small groups to support development of motor skills and complete instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Learn and adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, behavioral, and emotional needs in accordance with documented plans and staff guidance.

Student Supervision & Behavior Support

Assist with supervision of students throughout the school day, including in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and during bus duty.
Support behavior management by assisting with implementation of classroom and campus behavior expectations.
Intervene in crisis situations and assist with managing disruptive or unsafe student behavior, including the use of approved physical intervention techniques when required and trained.
Communicate observations regarding student needs, concerns, or progress to the teacher in a timely manner.

Additional Responsibilities:

Adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Participate in professional development, faculty/department meetings, and special events as assigned.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the district and campus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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 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

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements