Special Education Life Skills Aide Inspire Student Growth

HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,627 - 34,262; Full time

Job summary

Hastings High School in Houston, Texas is seeking a 2026-2027 Special Education Life Skills Aide to support students with disabilities under the direction of the teacher. You will assist with instructional activities, adapt materials, manage records, and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (GED acceptable) and eligibility for paraprofessional certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Eligible for paraprofessional certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in instructional activities under teacher direction.
• Assist in modifying and adapting instructional materials.
• Maintain attendance records and prepare instructional materials.
• Collect data related to students' IEP objectives and educational plans.
• Support supervision during lunch, assemblies and transitions.

Skills

Aptitude for work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Paraprofessional certification eligibility

Job description

2026-2027 Special Education- Life Skills Aide @ Hastings High School

2026-2027 Special Education- Life Skills Aide @ Hastings High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5828912
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

2026-2027 Special Education- Life Skills Aide @ Hastings High School

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Primary Purpose:

• To assist teacher in the implementation of individualized education plans for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Eligible for appropriate paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
• Computer skills helpful
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task activities

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Engage students in instructional activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Help students’ master instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Perform clerical duties in support of the special education classroom (record student attendance, reproduce instructional materials, type forms, create bulletin boards and classroom displays, etc.).
• Assist in the modification and adaptation of instructional materials.
• Administer, score and record achievement and diagnostic tests, objective-type teacher-made tests and quizzes, and grades as the teacher recommends for students.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially taught by the teacher to promote communication, academic, behavioral and functional achievement.
• Collect and record data related to students’ IEP objectives and educational plans.
• Catalogue and file instructional materials; maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment, and prepare orders/requisitions for needed materials.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Operate equipment used in the classroom for instructional and functional purposes.
• Assist students in the library or media center.
• Assist with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and movement of group to special classes.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Participate in training as assigned.
• Provide explicit instruction to small groups of students using a lesson plan designed by the teacher.
• Support classroom teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment and maintaining student discipline.
• Perform the following personal hygiene functions when assigned per students’ needs: bathing/cleaning; clothes changing; diapering; feeding; maintaining facial hair; maintaining menstrual hygiene; maintaining nasal hygiene; and toileting and/or toilet training.
• Perform the following physical/behavioral management procedures when assigned per students’ needs: administering therapeutic holds; administering physical restraints; monitoring scheduled reinforcement; monitoring students who are in isolation; escorting for students with visual impairments (Orientation & Mobility); and transferring students in wheelchairs and/or other mobility devices.
• Perform the following specialized services when assigned per students’ needs: transcribing Braille; monitoring augmentative communication devices; utilizing facilitated communication; and supervising students during community-based instruction.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in delivering PCS in accordance with IEP requirements.
• Perform PCS tasks as specified in each student’s IEP.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all SHARS billable PCS activities.

Other

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting. May be required to use therapeutic holds in the case of an emergency (only after appropriate training.)

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-50 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

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.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting.By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

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Calendar Days: 187

Pay Grade: ISP3

2025-2026 Salary Range Min. $25,627 Mid. $29,945 Max.$34,262 (Based onpreviousexperience)

Salaries aredeterminedby the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than187 days, the salary will be less.

Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $25,627 to $34,262 Per Year
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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