Special Education (PASS) Aide (26-27 SY) - Irving HS

Irving Independent School District; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Independent School District in Irving, TX, seeks a Special Education (PASS) Aide for the 26-27 school year. The role supports students with disabilities under a certified teacher, with duties ranging from personal care to instructional assistance.

Qualifications include Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate and a high school diploma or GED. The position is grant funded and pays $15.07–$22.35 per hour, nonexempt, 192 days. Apply via Irving ISD.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records of students with disabilities.
• Assist in supervising students inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom and playground.
• Support the teacher with materials, copying, and confidential folders.
• Assist students with individual tasks including mobility, positioning, feeding, and personal hygiene as directed.
• Support behavior management and crisis intervention under supervision.
• Adapt to each student’s needs through in-service and teacher direction.
• Prepare materials and work with students in small groups to develop instructional skills.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of students.
• Uphold school rules and district policies; participate in staff development.
• Assist with general classroom duties and events as assigned.

Skills

Disabilities support

Instruction following

Communication skills

Education

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education (PASS) Aide (26-27 SY) - Irving HS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917509
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Special Education (PASS) Aide
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
FUNDING SOURCE: Local or Federal
REPORTS TO: Principal
PAY GRADE: 035 (192 Days)
DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus
DATE REVISED: May 2021

Disclaimer: This is a grant funded position. Funds for this position are expected to be available up to the end of the school year. In addition to other specified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the grant funds, is expressed or implied by Irving Independent School District.

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:
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:
1. Maintain confidentiality
2. Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
3. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
4. Assist teacher in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required
5. 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
6. Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention
7. 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
8. Work with and/or prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills through instructional activities under teacher direction 9. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students 10. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies 11. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:
Copier, facsimile, computer/peripherals, adaptive equipment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skills 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 incidents 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 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 > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Todd Allen , Principal
• Irving HS
• Email: [e-mail]