Special Education Teaching Assistant

Jobtailor; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Irving, Texas is seeking an Educational Aide to support students in special education settings. You will work in small groups or 1:1, assist with assignments, adapt materials, monitor behavior, and reinforce procedures to create a positive learning environment.

Requirements include a high school degree or higher, experience in special education, excellent oral and written communication, US work authorization, and Educational Aide Certification I, II, or III preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher is required.
• Experience in special education is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• US work authorization is required.
• Educational Aide Certification I, II, or III preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent oral and written skills

Experience in Special Education

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

US Work Authorization

Education

High school diploma or higher

Educational Aide Certification I, II, or III

Job description

• Support students in small groups or 1:1 settings


• Assist students with assignments, homework, and projects


• Adapt materials and provide modifications to support student learning


• Help students understand and follow classroom rules


• Monitor student behavior to ensure safety and appropriate interactions


• Implement behavior management strategies


• Support students in developing social skills, appropriate interactions, and positive behaviors


• Assist with de-escalating student behaviors and request support from teachers and Special Education team members as needed


• Reinforce SDI concepts already in effect


• Help students with transitions and activities


• Support students with personal hygiene needs, including toileting, feeding, and dressing


• Support students with mobility and adaptive equipment


• Provide general clerical support for the ESS Team


• Attend meetings and training sessions


• Help 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 required


• Successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements


• Ability to stand, sit, perform repetitious hand and body movements, bend, squat, and reach


• May be required to move or position equipment up to approximately 15 pounds

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support students in special education settings by implementing behavior management strategies, adapting materials for diverse learning needs, and fostering a positive learning environment. Proficient in assisting with personal hygiene needs and mobility support while maintaining effective communication with students and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Experience In Special Education


• Behavior Management Strategies


• Educational Aide Certification I, II, Or III


• Excellent Oral And Written Communication Skills


• US Work Authorization

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Behavior Management


• Student Support


• Material Adaptation


• Personal Hygiene Assistance


• Mobility Support

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills


• Interpersonal Skills


• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Educational Aide Certification I, II, Or III

Industry Keywords

• Special Education


• Student Behavior Monitoring


• Positive Learning Environment


• Clerical Support


• Criminal History Background Check