Special Education Aide - Transitional Pathways
JOB STATUS: OPEN
POSTING DATE: 10/13/2026
CLOSING DATE: 12/18/2026 05:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER: 00003087
LOCATION: Coppell Middle School West
POSITION TITLE: Special Education Aide - Transitional Pathways
PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: Nonexempt/Pay Grade 202
HOURS PER DAY: 8
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist special education teacher in providing for instructional and physical needs of learners with disabilities in the general and special education settings. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Works under the general supervision of the campus principal and under the immediate direction of the certified special education teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma or GED certificate
- Have met formal academic assessment, associate degree, or two
years of study at an institution of higher learning* or bachelor’s degree
- Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate—May be applied for once employed
*For positions funded by Title monies or for positions at campuses identified as a
Campus-wide Title campus, the following additional qualifications apply:
- An associate degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning or have
met formal academic assessment Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to work with children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with school-aged children preferred
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Support
- Assist special educator in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with the inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist special education teacher in collecting data to document learner IEP progress
- Assist special education teacher in keeping administrative records and in preparation of required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Work with learners as directed by the special education teacher to support their access to the grade level curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
- Support learners in general education and special education settings as assigned.
- Support learners’ use of digital devices for learning and assessment as assigned.
Learner Management
- Assist learners with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.
- Assist learners with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
- Help manage the behavior of the learners. This includes intervening in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and physical management as required to abate the crisis.
- Assume the responsibility for learning and adapting to each learner’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
- Work with individual learners or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
- Help supervise learners throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, playground, and safe movement throughout the building.
Other
- Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned. This includes training in management of aggressive behaviors, if necessary.
- Assist special educator in maintaining communication with campus staff working with learners.
- Redirect parent queries to special educator.
- Provide Personal Care as identified in student’s IEP and maintain accurate records of Personal Care services rendered
- All other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Digital technology; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); printer, copier and fax machine; and Google Apps; learner specific equipment for communication and/or physical needs.