Job Description
Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - Houston MS
Irving ISD
Houston MS - Irving, Texas This job is also posted in Irving ISD
Job Details
Job ID:
5549504
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Jun 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE LEARNING
IN A FUNCTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
(LIFE)
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Special Education Aide WAGE/HOUR STATUS
Nonexempt
FUNDING SOURCE
Local or Federal REPORTS TO
Principal PAY GRADE
035 (187 Days) DEPARTMENT
Assigned Campus DATE REVISED
May 2021
This position is eligible for a Letter of Reasonable Assurance
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, personal care needs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Certification:
Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate
High School Diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Minimum Experience:
Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Maintain confidentiality
Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
Assist teacher in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required
Assist special needs students with individual tasks as may be required including, but not limited to, transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene
Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs through in-service and/or teacher direction
Work with and/or prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills through instructional activities under teacher direction
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
EQUIPMENT USED
Copier, facsimile, computer/peripherals, adaptive equipment
SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem-solving skill while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. May be required to lift or transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities
Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making Possible exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
Occasional irregular hours.
Safety:
Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$15.07 to $22.35 Per Hour
