Special Education - Inclusion Aide

Applitrack; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Junior High School is seeking a dedicated Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities in a classroom setting. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will help implement instructional programs, assist with self-help and behavior management, and support daily activities.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising during lunch and recess, assisting with transfers and personal care, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Willingness to operate general office equipment

Responsibilities

• 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 students with personal care and hygiene needs as required.
• Help manage behavior and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground times.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheelchair lift

Ramp

Personal computer

Copier

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Aide
• Date Posted:
  9/28/2026
• Location:
  Norman Jr. High

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

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

• 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.

Student Management

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

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• 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.