Generic - SPED Instructional Aide IDEA B - 2026-2027

Job

Title:

SPED

Instructional

Aide

Exemption

Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports

to :

Campus

Principal

Date

Revised:

May

2025

Dept.

/School:

Assigned

Campus

Pay

Grade:

PA2

Primary

Purpose:

Provide

instructional

assistance

to

students

under

the

supervision

of

a

special

education

teacher.

Assist

in

covering

classes

for

Admission,

Review,

and

Dismissal

(ARD)

meetings.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High

School

Diploma

or

equivalent

Valid

Texas

educational

aide

certificate

upon

hire

Experience:

Experience

working

with

children

in

an

educational

setting,

preferred

Special

Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient

keyboarding

and

file

maintenance

skills

Ability

to

work

collaboratively

with

teachers

and

students

Strong

communication,

organizational,

and

interpersonal

skills

Patience,

flexibility,

and

a

positive

attitude

while

exhibiting

a

growth

mindset

Bilingual

preferred

Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

Instructional

Support

1.

Assist

the

special

education

teacher

in

implementing

daily

lesson

plans,

ensuring

students

are

actively

engaged

in

learning

activities.

2.

Assist

with

the

preparation

of

instructional

materials,

classroom

organization,

and

setting

up

learning

activities.

3.

Monitor

student

learning

and

provide

feedback

to

the

students

and

teacher

on

individual

or

group

progress.

4.

Provide

inclusion

support

to

students

in

the

general

education

classroom.

5.

Manage

classroom

activities

when

the

teacher

is

away

from

the

classroom.

6.

Provide

translation/interpretation

services

Student

Management

7.

Promote

and

uphold

a

safe,

structured

learning

environment

for

all

students.

8.

Assist

in

managing

classroom

behavior,

ensuring

a

respectful

and

productive

learning

environment.

9.

Monitor

students

throughout

the

school

day,

inside

and

outside

the

classroom,

including

arrival,

dismissal,

cafeteria,

bus,

and

recess

duty.

10.

Inform

teachers

of

any

special

needs

or

concerns

regarding

individual

students.

Other

11.

Participate

in

staff

meetings,

professional

development,

and

other

school

events

as

required.

12.

Actively

support

the

school

culture,

mission,

and

vision

while

prioritizing

improved

outcomes

for

all

students.

13.

Follow

district

safety

protocols

and

emergency

procedures.

14.

Perform

all

other

duties

as

assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

None

Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors:

Tools/Equipment

Used:

Standard

office

equipment,

including

personal

computer

and

peripherals

Posture:

Prolonged

sitting;

occasional

bending/stooping,

pushing/pulling,

and

twisting

Motion:

Repetitive

hand

motions,

frequent

keyboarding,

and

use

of

a

mouse;

occasional

reaching

Lifting:

Occasional

light

lifting

and

carrying

(less

than

15

pounds)

Environment:

Work

irregular

hours;

occasional

prolonged

hours

Mental

Demands:

Work

with

frequent

interruptions;

maintain

emotional

control

under

stress;

maintain

confidentiality

This

document

describes

the

general

purpose

and

responsibilities

assigned

to

this

job.

It

is

not

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

Reviewed

by

Date

Received

by

Date