| Location | Hays, TX |
Department of Human Resources Job Title: Instructional Aide Special Ed-SLC Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Principal/Teacher(s) Assigned Pay Grade: PP05, 187 days, 8hr. /day Dept./School: All levels assigned Date Revised: January 2026 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: Minimum Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning* Valid Texas educational aide certificate Willing to be / or SAMA trained 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 SAMA (Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression) Certification, preferred or agree to obtain Experience: Experience working with behavioral programs and preteens/teenagers preferred 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 behavioral disabilities according to their needs.
Assist students with behavioral needs and personal care, including bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes interviewing in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, and emotional needs.
Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher. Hays Consolidated Independent School District
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes at lunch, between class periods, transitioning to the bus, and during P.E. period.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Address behavior and use point system to reward and consequent students. Other
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Equipment Used: Calculator, walkie talkie, personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, and audiovisual equipment. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing; stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular lifting. EEOC Statement: Hays Consolidated I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Positions are extended annually based upon availability of funding. Signature of acknowledgement indicates a receipt of aforementioned information. _ __ Employee Name (please print) Date ___ Employee Signature Badge #