JOB STATUS

OPEN

POSTING DATE

09/08/2026

CLOSING DATE:

09/14/2026 04:00 PM

POSTING NUMBER

055076

LOCATION:

Travis Intermediate

• 070

POSITION TITLE:

Special Education Aide/RISE

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 instructional programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher. Primary responsibility would be to assist in the RISE classroom. DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Help meet the individual needs of students, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning them, and signing or interpreting instructions for them, if needed. Help students take care of physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. Help manage the behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or student behavior as needed. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Work with assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher. Collect necessary paperwork/data per teacher direction. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain regular attendance. Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with children

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED Valid Texas educational aide certificate (must obtain within 30 days of employment)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively

CONTACT INFORMATION

EQUIPMENT USED:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, regular heavy lifting of students; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

APPLY TO

Additionally, once you've logged into your WinOcular application, upload your current resume and letter of interest and ensure your application is updated. Current employees must apply using the internal system. Principals have requested no telephone calls, please.

GROUP / GRADE

5-6

SALARY:

PAY GRADE

IS

• 3•Minimum hourly rate•$16.

00