Special Education Aide III - Aide

Special Education Aide III – Life Aide – 183 Days (2026‑2027)

Keller ISD PARKWOOD HILL INTERMEDIATE – Fort Worth, Texas

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 3, 2026

Job Title: Aide (Special Education Self‑Contained)

Job Role: CORE/ECSE/LIFE/LIFE-3/LIFE‑Med‑Frag/

STACC/STARS

Wage/Hour
Status: Non‑Exempt

Funding Source: Local

IDEA‑B‑224

IDEA‑B Preschool‑225

Pay Grade: PR 4

Department/School: Campus Assigned

Function: Educational Support

Reports to: Campus Principal

HR Date Approved: January 2009

HR Date Revised: May 2024

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a Certified Teacher, assist to meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Assist with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP).

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross‑functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher, work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events and serve on staff committees as required.
• Ensure that all interactions with students, District personnel, and parents are supportive, courteous, and respectful.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.

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