Special Education Aide – Structured Learning Classroom

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Plano, TX is seeking a dedicated Educational Aide to support students with disabilities in a special education setting. You will assist the teacher with instructional materials, supervise students, and help maintain confidential records.

You will work with individual students or small groups, adapt to each student's IEPs, support personal care as needed, and participate in staff development. A High School diploma or GED is required, with an Associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or two years of higher education preferred.
• If hired, must complete SBEC certification to obtain Educational Aide Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher in providing for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.
• Help teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require lifting).
• Help manage behavior of students.

Skills

Educational Aide Certification

IEPs

Behavior Management

Personal Care Assistance

Record Keeping

Administrative Records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

• Assist special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting.
• Help teacher prepare instructional materials.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require some lifting).
• Help manage behavior of students.
• Support students' instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Assist students with personal care as appropriate.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates degree or two years of higher education preferred
• If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support students with disabilities by adapting to their individual needs, assisting with personal care, and managing behavior in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Maintains confidentiality and actively participates in staff development and training programs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Educational Aide Certification
• Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Behavior Management
• Personal Care Assistance
• Administrative Record Keeping

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Instructional Material Preparation
• Student Supervision
• Record Keeping
• Behavior Management Techniques
• Assistance with Physical Disabilities

Soft Skills

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Collaboration
• Empathy

Certifications & Qualifications

• SBEC Certification
• Educational Aide Certification

Industry Keywords

• Special Education
• Disabilities Support
• Staff Development
• Instructional Support
• Student Assistance