Special Education ECSE Aide

Kaufman Independent School District; Kaufman (TX); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kaufman Independent School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Aide at Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center. The role supports a special education teacher in meeting physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities, under supervision of the principal and certified teacher.

The position emphasizes self-help, behavior management, and instructional program implementation.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required in education field.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities and follow instructions.

Aufgaben

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior and intervene in crises as needed.
• Adapt to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individuals or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct exercises.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development and meetings.

Kenntnisse

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Jobbeschreibung

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Aide
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Helen Edwards Early Childhood Center

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

• Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

• Experience:
• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
2. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
3. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
4. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
5. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
6. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
7. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Works 178 school days annually. Starting Pay: $13.00 per hour