Special Education Aide: Student Support & Classroom Help

Sylvania; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support a special education classroom in Texas. The role includes assisting the lead teacher with instructional materials, managing classroom activities, and helping supervise students throughout the day.

You will work under the general supervision of the principal and direction of a certified teacher, focusing on physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities and ensuring confidentiality and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers and positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students and intervene in crises as needed.
• Adapt 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.
• Help supervise students during lunch, bus, and recess.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Provide personal care as identified in the applicable student’s IEP.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development trainings, faculty meetings, and special events.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support a special education classroom in Texas. The role includes assisting the lead teacher with instructional materials, managing classroom activities, and helping supervise students throughout the day.

You will work under the general supervision of the principal and direction of a certified teacher, focusing on physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities and ensuring confidentiality and safety at all times.