Special Education Transition Aide

Special Education Transition Aide Denton Independent School District Guyer High School•Denton, Texas This job is also posted in Denton ISD•Online Application Job Details

Job ID:

5684874

Application Deadline:

Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 4, 2026 Job Description Dept./

School:

Assigned Campus Reports to: Principal and teacher(s)

Wage/Hour Status:

Nonexempt Pay Grade:

Clerical/Paraprofessional•03

MINIMUM SALARY:

$26,030

DUTY DAYS:

187 days per year

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 Minimum of Associates Degree, or 48 Semester Hours of successful college credit or, passing rigorous content oriented exam, and assessment. Eligible to receive 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. 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 6.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. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for full duty day supervision of assigned students.

Equipment Used:

Educational Modalities, Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.

Position Type:

Full-Time