Special Education Life Skills Aide - Classroom Support

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD seeks a Special Education Assistant - Life Skills to support teachers in preparing activities and managing classroom needs. The role involves supervising students and assisting with instruction across various routines.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; strong communication and child-interaction skills are essential. Some experience with children is preferred but not required; many duties occur inside and outside the classroom.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with children and communicate effectively.
• Some experience with children is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials.
• Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator and copier.
• Escort children to and from various rooms.
• Assist in small group instruction and tutor students as requested.
• Supervise students during the day in classroom, lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Record attendance information with the teacher and assist substitutes.

Skills

Child interaction

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Mesquite ISD seeks a Special Education Assistant - Life Skills to support teachers in preparing activities and managing classroom needs. The role involves supervising students and assisting with instruction across various routines.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; strong communication and child-interaction skills are essential. Some experience with children is preferred but not required; many duties occur inside and outside the classroom.