Special Education Life Skills Assistant

Simms Elementary; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simms Elementary in Texas City, TX is seeking an Instructional Aide for a Special Education Life Skills program to support a certified teacher with students who have disabilities.

The starting date is immediate; you will assist with instructional materials, classroom displays, and routine student supervision while following district guidelines. Previous experience with children is valued and staff collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• 48+ college hours or Paraprofessional's Assessment of Competencies test if fewer than 48 college hours.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Some experience working with children.

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 transferring to/from wheelchairs.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students, including 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.
• Help supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Skills

Child with disabilities

Verbal and written instructions

Communication skills

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

48+ college hours or Paraprofessional's assessment

Job description

Simms Elementary in Texas City, TX is seeking an Instructional Aide for a Special Education Life Skills program to support a certified teacher with students who have disabilities.

The starting date is immediate; you will assist with instructional materials, classroom displays, and routine student supervision while following district guidelines. Previous experience with children is valued and staff collaboration is essential.