Special Education General Aide

WS Ryan Elementary; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

WS Ryan Elementary in Denton, TX is seeking a Special Education General Aide to support instructional activities for students with disabilities. The role reports to the campus principal and assigned teachers and requires collaboration inside and outside the classroom.

The position is nonexempt and compensation is based on the Clerical/Paraprofessional plan with a starting hourly rate of $16.60. Duties include instructional material prep, behavior support, and records management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam.
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit.
• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in providing instructional support to students with disabilities.
• Help implement classroom programs including self-help and behavior management.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom and assist with inventory and records.

Skills

Experience with children

Instructional support

Verbal & written communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 college hours

Job description

Special Education General Aide

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Job Details

• Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Campus Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Compensation Plan: Clerical/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 02

Minimum Hourly Rate: $16.60

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Assists the teacher in providing for the instructional needs of students with disabilities in educational settings. Assists in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs; works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam

or

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Certification

• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assists with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Helps maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assists students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assists students with instructional and physical needs.
• Helps manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Works with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instruction assigned by teacher.
• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students, including wheelchair lift and ramp

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases); may require occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant
• Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
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• Email: [e-mail]