Special Education Aide III - CORE Aide

Special Education Aide III – CORE Aide – 183 Days )

Keller ISD Fossil Hill Middle – Fort Worth, Texas

• Job : 5659770
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Position Type: Full‑Time
• Salary: $129.38 to $155.78 Daily Rate

Job Title: Aide (Special Education Self‑Contained)

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

Funding Source: Local

Pay Grade: PR 4

Department/School: Campus Assigned

Function: Educational Support

Reports to: Campus Principal

Summary: Under general supervision of a Certified Teacher, assist with physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom, implementation of classroom programs, and IEPs.

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

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of a teacher, working with individuals 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.
• Assist 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 as needed, including transfers, wheelchair assistance, feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage student behavior, including crisis intervention and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and undertake instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, 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 retrieving information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue professional development aligned with District goals and initiatives.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education / Certification:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.

Additional for Title funded positions: Associate degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning or formal academic assessment.

Experience:

• Experience working with children.
• Experience in an educational environment (preferred).

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Skill in working with a variety of students in varied situations.
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

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