Special Education Aide - Adaptive​/Vocational Life Skills; AVLS

Special Education Aide – Adaptive/Vocational Life Skills (AVLS)

• Job : 5842602
• Final date to receive applications: Aug 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Dept./School: Assigned Campus
• Pay Family: Clerical/Paraprofessional
• Salary Range: Minimum Hourly Rate: $17.60

Reports to: Campus Principal and Assigned Teacher(s)

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

PC Assignment: SPED AVLS

Pay Grade: 03

PC Assignment Code: 71015

Duty Days: 187 days per school year

Primary

Purpose:

Provide instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with disabilities to promote access to learning and student well‑being in educational settings. Assist teachers in implementing instructional activities, behavior supports, and individualized student needs in accordance with documented plans and campus procedures. Support a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment by assisting with classroom operations, student supervision, and daily routines under the direction of certified instructional staff.

• High school graduate or hold a GED certificate, and the ability to pass a locally approved paraprofessional academic assessment; or
• Completion of 48 semester hours of college credit; or
• Associate degree or higher

• Current Texas Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Experience working with children

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive student information
• Proficient organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials, learning resources, and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe classroom environment.
• Assist with inventory, care, and routine maintenance of instructional equipment and materials.
• Support teachers with administrative record‑keeping and preparation of required documentation and reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and mobility support.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Work with individual students or small groups to support development of motor skills and complete instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, behavioral, and emotional needs in accordance with documented plans and staff guidance.

• Assist with supervision of students throughout the school day, including in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, playgrounds, and during bus duty.
• Support behavior management by assisting with implementation of classroom and campus behavior expectations.
• Intervene in crisis situations and assist with managing disruptive or unsafe student behavior, including the use of approved physical intervention techniques when required and trained.
• Communicate observations regarding student needs, concerns, or progress to the teacher in a timely manner.

• Adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, faculty/department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the district and campus.

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Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students, including wheelchair lift…