Special Education Aide — Student Support

wacoisd; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD seeks an Aide – Special Education to assist the teacher in implementing student IEPs and to work under supervision of the principal and certified teachers. The role requires a Texas educational aide certificate or equivalent and experience with children.

The position involves supporting reading, writing, and mathematics instruction, lifting or positioning students as needed, and maintaining a safe classroom. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Assist Special Education teacher in implementing student IEPs.
• Work under supervision of principal and certified teacher.
• Must hold Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor student IEPs under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly learning environment.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Collect data daily, keep administrative records, and prepare required reports under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Assist students with physical needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning, under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene, under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Manage student behavior, to include implementation of behavior intervention plans and research-based behavioral interventions as directed by the Special Education teacher.
• Intervene in crisis situations and physically restrain students, as necessary for staff and student safety.
• Establish and maintain appropriate communication and professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
• Assist in supervising special education students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality to comply with FERPA regulations.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties related to Special Education as assigned.

Skills

Disability support

Follow instructions

Communication

Calm under pressure

Adapt to change

IEP support

Equipment use

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate’s degree / 60 college hours

Paraprofessional Institute Certificate

Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Computer

Projector

Copier

Scanner

Job description

Waco ISD seeks an Aide – Special Education to assist the teacher in implementing student IEPs and to work under supervision of the principal and certified teachers. The role requires a Texas educational aide certificate or equivalent and experience with children.

The position involves supporting reading, writing, and mathematics instruction, lifting or positioning students as needed, and maintaining a safe classroom. Training and development opportunities are provided.