SPED Aide; Life Skills, Behavior, LID, Inclusion & Autism

SPED Aide (Life Skills, Behavior, LID, Inclusion & Autism)  School Year)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Title: Aide, Special Education (Life Skills, Behavior, LID, Inclusion & Autism)

Reports to: Principal

Dept./School: Pearce

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: CT2– 187 Days

Date Revised: 04/02/2026

Help special education teacher provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

• High school diploma or GED
• 48 accredited college hours or meets No Child Left Behind requirements
• Texas instructional aide certificate
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Some experience working with children

• Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability, and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
• Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
• Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
• Uses time productively on the job.
• Follows district policies, rules and regulations.
• Accepts supervisory direction.
• Strives to improve job skills.
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help 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, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground duty).
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

None

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Southside ISD Pearce Elementary - San Antonio, Texas

Position Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $15.82 Hourly Rate