Special Education Aide: Support & Grow with Students

Ryan High School; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan High School in Denton, Texas is seeking a Special Education General Aide to support instructional needs of students with disabilities. Under supervision of a certified teacher, you will assist in classroom programs, manage behavior, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

Starting date is immediate. This is a nonexempt, full‑time role with 187 duty days per school year and a minimum hourly rate of $16.60.

Qualifications

• 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 student information
• Proficient organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials, learning resources, and classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• 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
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, 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
• Learn and adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, behavioral, and emotional needs in accordance with documented plans and staff guidance
• Assist students with behavioral management and supervise throughout the school day
• Help supervise students inside and outside the classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Skills

Disability support

Follow instructions

Discretion and judgment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college hours

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Ryan High School in Denton, Texas is seeking a Special Education General Aide to support instructional needs of students with disabilities. Under supervision of a certified teacher, you will assist in classroom programs, manage behavior, and help maintain a safe, organized learning environment.

Starting date is immediate. This is a nonexempt, full‑time role with 187 duty days per school year and a minimum hourly rate of $16.60.