Special Education Aide-Behavior - Richland HS

Special Education Aide-Behavior - Assigned High School )

Prosper ISD Administration – Prosper, Texas

• Job : 5659562
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Salary: $28,927/Days: 185

Primary

Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom. Assist in implementing classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs under the general supervision of a principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

• Education/Certification:
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Completion of formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
  • Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to work with children with disabilities
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of general office equipment
• Experience: Some experience working with children

• Instructional Support
  • Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
  • Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
  • Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
  • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Student Management
  • Assist students with physical disabilities, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and hygiene.
  • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
  • Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
  • Recognize differences in each student’s 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, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duties.
• Other
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

None

• Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) when assisting students or moving adaptive equipment.
• Environment: Work inside and outside the classroom, exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, and biological hazards.
• Mental Demands: Frequent interruptions, maintaining emotional control under stress.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Full‑Time

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