Special Education Self Contained Instructional Assistant (Behavior Unit)

Alice Independent School District; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice Independent School District seeks a Special Education Aide for a self-contained classroom at William Adams Middle School in Texas. The role reports to the principal and certified teachers and supports students with disabilities under supervision.

Responsibilities include instructional support, behavior management, and ensuring safety during school activities. Requires associate degree or 2 years of college and prior experience with children.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years college completed.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory and equipment maintenance.
• Keep teacher records and reports.
• Supervise students during the day including lunch, bus, and playground.
• Assist with mobility and personal care for students as needed.

Skills

Communication

Instructions

Interpersonal

Disability support

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years college

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Special Education Self Contained Instructional Assistant (Behavior Unit) JobID: 518

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Aide
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: William Adams Middle School

Job Title: Special Education Aide-Self Contained Exemption Status/Test:Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Date Revised:

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• 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.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participates and executes other duties as assigned by administration.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture:Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting:Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment:Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress