A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Aide - Special Education Inclusion (26-27 school year)
San Angelo ISD
GLENN
MIDDLE SCHOOL
- San Angelo, Texas This job is also posted in San Angelo Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5861714
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
Special Education Instructional Aide Inclusion
EXEMPTION STATUS
Non-exempt
REPORTS TO
Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
10 months; 2026-2027 school year
HOURLY SALARY RANGE
Minimum $12.90, Midpoint $16.12, Maximum $19.34
Primary Purpose:
Assist the teacher in providing for the instructional needs (primary) and physical needs of students with disabilities, primarily in the general education setting and also in the special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs for instruction (primary), self-help and behavior management. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of teacher(s).
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
Associate Degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or meet formal academic assessment
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Ability to assist with classroom instruction
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers, as needed.
Student Management
Assist students with disabilities according to individual needs for instruction (primary), transferring to and from wheelchair, lifting, positioning, signing, and other needs as assigned.
Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene as needed.
Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining dangerous student behavior as needed.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special academic (primary), medical, physical, communicative, and emotional need.
Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher as needed.
Assist in supervising students throughout the day; inside and outside the classroom; in the cafeteria, in the hallway, at the drop-off/pick-up line and bus stop, on the bus, on the playground, on field trips; before and after school hours when in the school's care; and at other times and locations as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality.
Professional Growth and Development
Maintain familiarity with district curriculum and initiatives to better serve the needs of students.
Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned.
Communication
Maintain communication with the teacher regarding the special needs or problems of individual students.
Articulate the district's mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office and classroom equipment, computer, peripherals, electronic devices
Repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, use of mouse, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting:
Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30-55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance; lifting and repositioning students
Environment:
Work is performed on campus, indoors and outdoors; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions
