Special Education Deaf Ed Aide Pool - 2026-27 School Year

Reports to: Campus Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Family: Clerical/Paraprofessional

Pay Grade: 03

Minimum Hourly Salary: $17.40

Duty Days: 187 days per year

Primary Purpose:

Provides instructional support services under the teacher's direct supervision; assists the teacher in the instruction of reading, writing and math, preparation, and management of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam

or

• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Certification

• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in Sign Language
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information
• Beginning Sign Language skills, minimum

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provides direct instruction of students under direct supervision of the teacher.
• Conducts instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; works with individual students or small groups.
• Assists in classroom management.
• Conducts parent involvement activities.
• Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assists with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Helps maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Helps teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned by the department.
• Provides Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Student Management

• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keeps teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; hearing aids, assisted listening devices

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; moderate walking

Lifting: Frequent light lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; may require occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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.