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Aide, CASE (2026-2027 School Year)
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What they do
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.
$62,446 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Aide, CASE (2026-2027 School Year)
Spring Independent School District
MCNABB ES
- Spring, Texas This job is also posted in Spring ISD
Job Details
Job ID:
5904437
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Days per
Year:
187
Min:
$24,310
Mid:
$28,589
JOB TITLE:
CASE Program Aide
REPORTS TO
Campus Principal
WAGE/HOUR STATUS
Nonexempt
PAY GRADE
Para 4
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) Program Aide position is designed for the individual who strives to work with students who are challenged with low incidence disabilities and are ready to learn skills to function independently in a living and working environment. The Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) Program Aide will assist the special education teacher to provide for physical, academic, social and instructional needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom, special education setting and community. The work of the Community Academic Structured Education (CASE) Program Aide will be guided by the district's curriculum, student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Personal Care plans, federal, state and district policy and procedures.
All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner and seek to continuously improve self- performance and processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
High school graduate or GED from an accredited institution
48 hours of college coursework
Pass Spring Independent School District's NCLB test in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics (Tests are administered after the recommendation for hire)
Educational Aide II Certificate (or be willing to obtain)
Ability to acquire CDL
Preferred:
Associate's (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university
One + years of experience with children
Previous experience as a vocational trainer or teaching aide
Fluent in Spanish and English
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to collaborate with employers
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assist teacher in preparation of instructional materials and classroom displays
Assists teacher in implementing instructional plans for developing students' skills in independent living, community access and vocational training.
Assist teacher in preparing/maintaining records/reports required by Federal, State or local laws/regulations
Train, monitor, and coach students in classroom and in community settings.
Assist teacher in intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
Assist teacher in working with individual students or small groups
Assist in supervision of students throughout the school day
Prepares a variety of documents, reports, and written materials to document student progress and performance
Inform teacher of special needs or problems of individual students
Transports students, using a district vehicle
Participate in staff development and faculty meetings as assigned
Perform all other duties as assigned
WORKING/SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. May be required to lift or position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; assist with student's personal hygiene needs, and assist non-ambulatory students.
Mental demands:
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress;
ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations. May require some lifting no more than 50 lbs. Overtime is required as necessary.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Benefits
- Dental Insurance