Special Education Assistant - RISE - Grapevine MS

Grapevine Colleyville Independent School District; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD seeks a Special Education Assistant for the RISE program at Grapevine Middle School in Grapevine, TX. The position supports students with significant developmental disabilities under professional supervision, assisting in instructional and behavioral strategies to promote student success.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for prior educational experience.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an educational environment preferred;
• Pass an academic assessment administered by GCISD; OR
• 48+ hours of study in higher education, Associates Degree or higher;
• An Educational Aide Certification; may be applied for once employed

Skills

Educational environment experience

Assessment administration capability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or higher

Educational Aide Certification

48+ hours of study in higher education

Educational assessment by GCISD OR

Job description

Special Education Assistant - RISE - Grapevine MS

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Grapevine Middle - Grapevine, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5867360
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Assistant - RISE Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Department/School: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: IS 204

Reports to: Principal Date Revised:

Primary Purpose:

RISE: Reaching Independence Through Structured Education (formerly Life Skills)

The Reaching Independence through a Structured Education Environment (RISE) program is a self-contained educational program for students with significant developmental disabilities in grades K-12 that access the state standards through prerequisite skills. In addition to academic instruction in all core subjects, RISE programs also provide instruction in communication, daily living, and vocation.

The goal of the RISE program is to provide students with curricula through prerequisite skills that link to grade-level instruction. Overarching goals include maximizing independence, increasing functional communication, accessing social relationships, vocation skills, and other critical skills needed for postsecondary readiness.

The primary purpose is to assist (under professional supervision) in the monitoring and instruction of special education students with a variety of physical, emotional, behavioral, or instructional needs within typical or specialized classroom settings. The employee assists in implementation of instructional, self-help, and behavior management strategies in order to facilitate student success in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in an educational environment preferred;

Pass an academic assessment administered by GCISD;OR

48+ hours of study in higher education, Associates Degree or higher;

An Educational Aide Certification; may be applied for once employed

Major Responsibilities and Duties: