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Joshua ISD

Life Skills Aide

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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

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Life Skills Aide JobID:
1602
Position Type:
Aide/ SPED Instructional Date Posted:
8/20/2026
Location:
Plum Creek Elementary School Closing Date:
until filled
Job Title:
Special Education Aide Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Dept./
School:
Assigned Campus Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt Pay Grade:
CP PG2 / 160
days
Minimum Starting Salary:
$20,160
Primary Purpose:
Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 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:
Education/Certification High school diploma or GED Associate's degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act. Educational Aide Certification (preferred) College hours towards Education Certification (preferred) Special Knowledge/Skills Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Experience Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support Help teacher prepare instructional materials. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. Help teacher keep administrative records. 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, or positioning. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening 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, communicative, and emotional needs. 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. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Other Maintain confidentiality. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Equipment Used:
Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
THE JOSHUA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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