SPED Self-Contained Aide II

Job Description

Killeen Independent School District | District Wide
Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Starting at $15.57/hour (includes SPED self-contained stipend)

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Killeen ISD is seeking compassionate, dependable SPED Self-Contained Aide II professionals to support students receiving special education services across a variety of specialized classroom settings.

In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with teachers and campus staff to help students succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and physically in a safe, structured learning environment.

This posting supports a variety of specialized SPED placements, which may include:

• Behavior Management (BMU)
• 18+
• Skills
• Functional Skills
• Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
• CASTLE

If you’re patient, team-oriented, and passionate about helping students grow, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Support individual students and small groups with classroom instruction and skill-building activities
• Reinforce lessons and learning strategies introduced by the teacher
• Assist with implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Support students with communication, academic, social, and behavioral development
• Help students use classroom tools, adaptive equipment, and instructional materials
• Assist students during classroom transitions, drills, assemblies, activities, and campus routines
• Support testing, make-up work, and classroom documentation
• Assist with reading, oral communication, and structured learning activities
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment
• Provide personal care support, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility assistance as needed based on assignment
• Support physical or therapeutic activities under staff guidance when required
• Serve as a classroom support resource when substitute teachers are present
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You Bring:

To be considered, candidates must meet KISD Educational Aide II eligibility requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet ONE of the following Title I eligibility requirements (applies to most KISD campuses):

• 48 completed college credit hours
• Completion of Region 12 or Region 13 Paraprofessional Academy
• Title I Aide certification/testing from KISD or another Texas district

AND meet ONE of the following Educational Aide II qualifications:

• Two years of experience working with children
  OR
• 15 college credit hours, including at least one course in:
  • Child Development
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Education

Additional requirements:

• Upload proof of highest level of education (transcript or certification documentation)
• Ability to work effectively with students who have diverse academic, behavioral, developmental, and physical needs

Physical Requirements:

This is an active, hands-on role requiring:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and movement throughout the school day
• Regular lifting, transferring, or assisting students and equipment
• Ability to support student mobility, safety, and personal care needs
• Indoor and occasional outdoor supervision in varying weather conditions

Why Killeen ISD?

• Meaningful work supporting student success
• School-year schedule with summers off from active work
• Paid over 12 months
• Collaborative special education teams
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to build experience in education and special education settings
• Great pathway for candidates pursuing long-term careers in education

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