Aide: Special Education - Structured Learning

Aide:
Special Education - Structured Learning

Del Valle Independent School District, Dailey Middle School – Austin, Texas

• Job : 5830309
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Primary Purpose

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, support and implement an appropriate instructional program to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities as identified through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. Assist with reinforcing lessons, self-help, behavior management, and personal care needs of the student. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

• High School diploma or GED (Recognized by the Texas Education Agency or Regional Accrediting Agency)
• Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate
• NCLB Certification Required
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention certified (CPI), obtain within the first 90 days
• Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and other staff members
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Proficient skills in organization, typing, file maintenance, computers, and software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, database and graphics

• Experience working with children

The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or required.

The Educators' Code of Ethics is set forth in the Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
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• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

The aide promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Work with individual students or small student groups to conduct instructional activities and develop academic skills as outlined by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials, paperwork, and classroom displays.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist teachers in implementing program objectives that support developmental, behavioral and academic student performance.
• Keep teacher(s) informed of unique needs or problems of individual students.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s independent medical, physical, communicative, mental, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to personal care services and student goals. Enter documentation as required for School Health and Related Services (SHARS) reimbursement

The aide works to improve the classroom, school or organization through activities such as the following:

• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help the teacher with maintaining daily documentation on instruction and/or behavior, collect data on student academic and behavioral progress, and perform clerical functions.
• Assist in managing student behavior, including crisis intervention, physical management of disruptive students and inappropriate behaviors, as needed.
• Assist with maintaining a safe, neat and orderly classroom.
• Monitor special education students to ensure a safe and positive learning environment (e.g. lunch, playground/outside, special areas, restroom, hallways, field trips).

The aide works to promote a…