| Location | TX |
Page 1 of 3 Lackland Independent School District Job Description Stacey Jr/Sr Special Education Aide Job Title: Special Education Aide Wage/Hour Status: Non exempt Reports To: Campus Principal or Pay Grade: CT/PG3 (Mid $18.40 - Max $26.06) Staff Member as Assigned Dept/School: Campus as Assigned Date Revised: August 2025 Superintendent's Signature: ____ PRIMARY PURPOSE: Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning* Valid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Experience: Two years experience working with children GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES AND EXPECTATIONS
Exhibits a positive attitude and serves as a positive role model for students and the community.
Works cooperatively and effectively with others. Maintains self control and uses common sense.
Reports to work on time and is absent only with good cause.
Exhibits good judgment and shows initiative in decision making and problem solving. Page 2 of 3
Complies with Federal and State laws and local policies/procedures.
Responds positively to supervision, feedback, suggestions and/ or directives. Uses feedback for improvement of performance.
Participates actively in personal and/ or professional growth and development.
Disseminates and shares ideas and information with others.
Uses knowledge gained for improvement of performance.
Acts in an ethical and honest manner
Effectively communicates with colleagues, students, and parents as appropriate.
Check email daily and respond within 24 hours MAJOR RESPONSBILITIES 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.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations an 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. Page 3 of 3
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
EQUIPMENT USED Wheelchair lifts and ramps, other special needs equipment as needed, word- processor, computers, copier machine, and other general office machines. WORKING CONDITIONS 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 EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 17X days; salary schedule as recommended by the Superintendent and approved by the Board and are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. 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.
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