Special Education Assistant - PASS/ACCESS (Mesquite Academy)

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 23,639 - 28,640; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Mesquite, Texas is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support teachers and assist students with disabilities. Responsibilities include preparing teaching materials, operating office machines, and providing individual instruction under certied teacher supervision. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma/GED and have a strong ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly compensation ranging from $17.16 to $20.79.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work with students having disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with classroom materials and bulletin boards.
• Operate office machines and audio-visual equipment.
• Support instructional programs under teacher supervision.
• Reinforce skills for individual or small groups.
• Manage behavior of assigned students.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Special Education Assistant - PASS/ACCESS (Mesquite Academy)

JobID: 2640

Date Posted: 1/21/2026

Instructional Support Compensation Plan

Salary Range: $17.16 - $20.79 per Hour
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal

Employment Begins

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE

To assist in clerical duties and instructional responsibilities working under the direction of the Inclusion Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

EXPERIENCE

• None… prior experience working with children with learning disabilities preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist classroom teachers in preparation of classroom teaching materials and bulletin boards.
• Operate standard office machines.
• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment and computers.
• Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
• Work with an individual student and/or a small group of students reinforcing academic, behavioral, or development skills.
• Perform routine clerical tasks, data collection, and grading under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Use common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
• Lifting/moving up to 10 pounds such as supplies of copier paper.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.