Special Education Aide: Support & Empower Students

Kennedale Junior High School; Kennedale (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedale ISD Kennedale Junior High School in Kennedale, Texas, is hiring a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Immediate start date with duties including IEP support, behavior management, and daily student assistance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a Texas educational aide certificate and two years of experience with children. Work hours are full-time with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Two years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of students, including transfers to/from wheelchairs and personal care.
• Manage behavior and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Adapt methods for students with diverse medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Assist students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duties.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems.
• Complete data collections for service implementation for special education teachers.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Disability support/child with special*

Verbal and written instruction follow

Effective communication

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of higher education

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Kennedale ISD Kennedale Junior High School in Kennedale, Texas, is hiring a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Immediate start date with duties including IEP support, behavior management, and daily student assistance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a Texas educational aide certificate and two years of experience with children. Work hours are full-time with competitive hourly pay.