Special Education Inclusion​/Resource Instructional Aide - Jr. High School

Overview

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Instructional Aide Special Education

Date Posted: 9/3/2025

Location:

Prospective Campus

Closing Date:
Until Filled

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Meet state certification requirements
• Minimum 48 college hours
• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed
• Work well with students with disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Follow written and verbal directives

• Prepare for classroom activities under the direction of the Special Education teacher.
• Work with small groups of handicapped students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher and assist students who need special attention.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work and remedial work planned by the teacher for handicapped students.
• Arrange audiovisual equipment and assist with classroom experiments, demonstrations, etc.
• Check notebooks, correct papers and supervise testing and make-up work.
• Assist in remedial drill work, reading and storytelling.
• Assist small groups of handicapped students in the learning resources centers.
• Keep records of student performance and progress in reading, language development, math or other skills and assist in program evaluation.
• Prepare visual aids and bulletin board displays for the teacher.
• Locate reference or teaching materials.
• Organize, prepare and distribute school and classroom supplies.
• Participate in inservice training program.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or others.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by Special Education teacher.

• Constant walking, standing, and movement to ensure safety and well-being of students in large open areas such as playgrounds, gyms, football fields, shop areas, etc.
• Physical activity, modeling, and directing instruction in front of a large group setting to define/model expected and appropriate behaviors
• Lifting, carrying, or pulling of instructional equipment such as balls, instruments, cases, tools, etc.
• Exposure to various climate settings and temperatures relative to classroom instruction within/outside school building facility
• In Pre-K classrooms as well as special needs of students, staff aides address personal/hygiene needs of students (e.g., assistance in toileting, handwashing, changing clothing when soiled)

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities of the job and are not an exhaustive list. I acknowledge I received a copy of this job description.

EEO statement:
The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.