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Sunnyvale Independent School District
Special Education Aide
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What they do
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.
$32,319 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
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Special Education Aide JobID:
449Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Aide Date Posted:
9/15/2026Location:
Sunnyvale Intermediate School Position Title:
Special Educational Aide Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt Reports to:Principal and Director of Special Education Salary Range:
District Salary Scale Dept./School:
Sunnyvale Intermediate School Date:
September 14, 2026Length of Work Year:
10 monthsSchool Year:
2026-2027Primary Purpose:
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 instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning Valid Texas educational aide certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of general office equipmentExperience:
Some experience working with childrenMajor Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support 1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays. 2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. 3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. 4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. 5. Provide assistance to substitute teachers. Student Management 6. Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. 7. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed. 8. Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according. 9. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher. 10. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. 11. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s). Other 12. Maintain confidentiality. 13. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. 14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by studentsPosture:
Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twistingMotion:
Frequent walking and reachingLifting:
Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipmentEnvironment:
Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stressApplication Procedures:
District Employees:
Complete online application through Frontline Applitrack (https://www.applitrack.com/sunnyvaleisd/onlineapp/) and Complete District Transfer form and submit toHuman Resources Outside Applicants:
Complete online application through Frontline Applitrack (https://www.applitrack.com/sunnyvaleisd/onlineapp/) and address questions to: Amy Tutle Susan Heston Executive Director of Student & Staff Services Director of Special Education Sunnyvale ISD SunnyvaleISD 417 E
Tripp Rd 417 E Tripp Rd Sunnyvale, TX 75182 Sunnyvale, TX 75182 amy.tutle@sunnyvaleisd.com susan.heston@sunnyvaleisd.com Esther Castro Principal Sunnyvale Intermediate School 300 N Collins Rd Sunnyvale, TX 75182 esther.perez@sunnyvaleisd.com An Equal Opportunity Employer- Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.
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Benefits
- Professional Development
- Dental Insurance