Special Education Assistant: Support & Inspire Learning

Harmony Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Austin, Texas is seeking a dedicated Educational Aide to support classroom instruction and assist students with special needs under supervision. The role focuses on assisting teachers with academic goals, small-group work, and preparing classroom materials.

You may help supervise students during meals and transitions, support IEP/ARD processes, and help implement differentiated instruction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Prefers 48 college hours completed.
• Experience with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or ability to acquire.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Enforces classroom management and behavioral plans to create an appropriate learning environment.
• Supervises students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, and events.
• Prepares ARD/IEP paperwork and collects/enters data for special education reports.
• Plans, prepares, and implements differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• May be assigned to Life Skills, Behavior, Resource, or In-Class Support settings.
• May require CPI certification or approved equivalent for crisis situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Work under pressure

Take direction

Effective communication

Relationship building

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Interview & public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college hours preferred

Experience with children in education preferred

Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or ability to acquire

Job description

Harmony Public Schools in Austin, Texas is seeking a dedicated Educational Aide to support classroom instruction and assist students with special needs under supervision. The role focuses on assisting teachers with academic goals, small-group work, and preparing classroom materials.

You may help supervise students during meals and transitions, support IEP/ARD processes, and help implement differentiated instruction.