Special Education Resource/Inclusion Aide (26-27 SY) - Lively ES

Lively ES; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lively Elementary School in Irving, Texas is seeking a Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher and/or diagnostician. This nonexempt role reports to the principal and operates on a para wage grade with 187 days per year.

Responsibilities include assisting in self-help, behavior management, and instructional support, while maintaining confidentiality and ensuring student safety throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Must hold Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities and follow instructions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel.
• Assist in supervising students during the school day (classroom, lunchroom, bus duty, playground).
• Assist in maintaining and transferring confidential folders as required.
• Assist students with individual tasks including positioning, feeding, and mobility.
• Assist in managing behavior and crisis intervention.
• Support learning through materials preparation under teacher direction.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of students.
• Perform duties to enhance campus safety and instructional needs.
• Participate in staff development, meetings, and school events.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal & written instructions

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Resource/Inclusion Aide (26-27 SY) - Lively ES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968200
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

IRVING ISD

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: Para 030/187 days

JOB GOAL:

Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher and/or diagnostician.

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

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities

MAJOR PERFORMANCE 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 and/or diagnostician 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. Perform other duties that enhance the safety, security, and instructional needs of the campus as requested

11. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies

12. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

EQUIPMENT USED:

Copier, facsimile, computer/peripherals, adaptive equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress

May be required to lift or transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities

Possible exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

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.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and forthcoming 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: $13.83 to $20.77 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Brittany Phillips , Principal
• Lively ES
• Email: [e-mail]