Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - MacArthur HS

MacArthur HS; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas is seeking a Special Education Aide for Life Skills support in a functional environment. The role reports to the principal and supports a certified teacher to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

This Nonexempt paraprofessional position requires an Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate and a high school diploma or GED, with duties spanning supervision, record-keeping, and personal care responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in supervising students inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground.
• Assist teacher with confidential folders and materials.
• Support students with tasks including transfers, positioning, feeding, hygiene.
• Help manage behavior and crisis intervention.
• Prepare materials for individual students or small groups under direction.
• Keep the teacher informed of students’ special needs or problems.
• Uphold school rules and policies.
• Participate in staff development and meetings as assigned.

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Communication skills

Education

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - MacArthur HS

Irving ISD MacArthur HS - Irving, Texas

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Job Details

Job ID: 5856048

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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. Work 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.

Information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing 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 Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Trent Nickerson , Principal
• MacArthur HS
• Email: [e-mail]

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