| Location | Argyle, TX |
Argyle
Independent
School
District
__ Job
Title:
Special
Education
Aide-
Self
Contained
Exemption
Status/Test:
Nonexempt
Reports
to:
Principal
and
Teacher(s)
Pay
Grade:
CP1,
CP2
or
CP3
Dept./School: Assigned Campus __ 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 Educ a tion/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
Knowledge
of
general
office
equipment
Experience:
Some
experience
working
with
children
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Instructional Support
Help
teacher
prepare
instructional
materials
and
classroom
displays.
Help
maintain
a
neat
and
orderly
classroom.
Argyle
ISD
__
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
and
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.
Help
supervise
students
throughout
the
school
day,
inside
and
outside
the
classroom.
This
includes
lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Other
Maintain
confidentiality.
Participate
in
staff
development
training
programs,
faculty
meetings,
and
special
events
as
assigned.
Follow
district
safety
protocols
and
emergency
procedures.
Other
duties
as
assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None 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 nonambulatory 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
Argyle
ISD
__
Part
A
program.
All employees are to follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 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. 1
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Date
Revised:
7/2026