Special Education Teaching Assistant

Jobtailor; Helotes (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas seeks a dedicated Educational Aide to support students in special education settings, providing 1:1 or small-group assistance, and adapt materials to meet individual needs. You will reinforce classroom rules, help with transitions, and monitor behavior to ensure safety and positive interactions.

The role involves collaborating with the ESS Team, assisting with hygiene and mobility support, and participating in meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• US Work Authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in small groups or 1:1.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, and projects.
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to support learning.
• Explain and reinforce classroom rules.
• Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions.
• Implement behavior management strategies.
• Support students in developing social skills and positive behaviors.
• Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and request support as needed.
• Reinforce SDI concepts already in effect.
• Help students with transitions and activities.
• Support personal hygiene needs, including toileting, feeding, and dressing.
• Support mobility and adaptive equipment.
• Provide general clerical support for the ESS Team.
• Attend meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Special Education

Communication Skills

US Work Authorization

Education

Educational Aide Certification I, II, Or III

Job description

• Support students in small groups or 1:1
• Assist students with assignments, homework, and projects
• Adapt materials and provide modifications to support learning
• Explain and reinforce classroom rules
• Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions
• Implement behavior management strategies
• Support students in developing social skills and positive behaviors
• Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and request support as needed
• Reinforce SDI concepts already in effect
• Help students with transitions and activities
• Support personal hygiene needs, including toileting, feeding, and dressing
• Support mobility and adaptive equipment
• Provide general clerical support for the ESS Team
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Provide a supportive and positive learning environment

Requirements

• High school degree or higher
• Experience in special education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interest in reading great books
• Educational Aide certification I, II, or III preferred
• US Work Authorization is required
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements
• Ability to perform standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds
• May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support students in special education settings through effective communication, behavior management strategies, and personalized assistance. Capable of adapting materials and providing a positive learning environment while ensuring student safety and well-being.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Experience In Special Education
• Educational Aide Certification I, II, Or III
• Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills
• Behavior Management Strategies
• Support For Personal Hygiene Needs

Hard Skills

• Adapt Materials
• Monitor Student Behavior
• Implement Behavior Management Strategies
• Support Mobility And Adaptive Equipment
• Assist With Assignments And Homework

Soft Skills

• Supportive Learning Environment
• De-Escalation Techniques
• Positive Behavior Reinforcement
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Educational Aide Certification I, II, Or III

Industry Keywords

• Special Education
• US Work Authorization
• Criminal History Background Check
• Fingerprint Clearance
• Student Support

Tools & Technologies

• Clerical Support Tools