Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - Keyes ES

Keyes ES; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Keyes Elementary School in Irving, Texas is seeking a Special Education LIFE Aide to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. The role emphasizes helping with personal care, behavior support, and instructional activities in a functional LIFE environment.

The position is nonexempt, 187 days, with hourly pay ranging from $15.07 to $22.35. The starting date is To Be Determined and the supervisor is the principal.

Qualifications

• Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate and HS diploma or GED.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and keep accurate records.
• Assist teacher with personal care and classroom tasks.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus duty, and activities.
• Support behavior management and safety in the classroom.
• Prepare instructional materials and work with small groups.

Skills

Disability support

Following instructions

Communication skills

Education

Paraprofessional certificate

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - Keyes ES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917750

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE LEARNING

IN A FUNCTIONAL ENVIRONMENT (LIFE)

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Special Education Aide

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

FUNDING SOURCE: Local or Federal

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: 035 (187 Days)

DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED: May2021

This position is eligible for a Letter of Reasonable Assurance

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, personal care needs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. World under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Minimum Experience:

Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain confidentiality
• Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
• Assist teacher in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required
• Assist special needs students with individual tasks as may be required including, but not limited to, transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs through in-service and/or teacher direction
• Work with and/or prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills through instructional activities under teacher direction
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:

Copier, facsimile, computer/peripherals, adaptive equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skill while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. May be required to lift or transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities

Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making Possible exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Occasional irregular hours.

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and forthcoming statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.07 to $22.35 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nancy Atkinson , Principal
• Keyes ES
• Email: [e-mail]