SpEd Aide ABLE II JobID:

8101

Position Type:

Para -

Instructional/Paraprofessional Instructional Date Posted:

7/22/2026

Location:

Burnett Elementary School

JOB TITLE

 SPED Aide

ABLE II DUTY DAYS

 185

PAY GRADE:

C03 STARTING SALARY

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To work under the supervision of the special education teacher and assist in the special education student's daily training program; the aide may possibly help with the feeding, lifting, and individualized care of special education students; the aide may assist with daily instructional and non-instructional activities, including student management

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours Bilingual Test (if applicable) Special Knowledge /

Skills:

Ability to work with special needs students Ability to work with students without direct supervision Ability to understand and implement requirements as stated in an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.) Ability to deal with students in a fair but firm manner Ability to restrain disruptive students Ability to work in a stressful situation Ability to maintain confidentiality issues

Experience:

Previous work experience with children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assist teacher in routine classroom management duties Assist in preparing instructional materials Assist in maintaining classroom environment and supplies Assist students in homework preparation, test taking Modify teacher's assignments, tests, and other instructional entities Maintain records, files and other pertinent documents on each student Communicate students' needs to faculty and staff Assist in maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty, staff Assist in implementing student's behavior management plan Assist in the loading and unloading of the school buses Participate in the activities involved with physical education classes Assist with individual student's personal hygiene needs Feed or assist students in feeding themselves Lift, move, and position students in a variety of settings Be aware of student's various medical concerns Escort students to different locations in the building Monitor students during various activities during the school day Be able to work with any student as determined by the student's I.E.P. File various documents in students' folders Assist in orienting students to class schedule each semester Obtain any necessary textbooks for different programs Perform other duties as determined by the special education teacher or the principal

EQUIPMENT USED

Copier, typewriter,computer,telephone,cooking utensils,various household appliances, computer based learning tools, DVD/VCR and TV, reading machines, other specialized equipment pertinent to specific handicapping conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress Physical Demands /

Environmental Factors:

Ability to hear and place the location of sounds; ability to see and close up, at a distance and peripherally; ability to lift and carry 50 lbs; ability to push and or pull 100 lbs.