Special Education Assistant; Unit​/Transition) Pool

Special Education Assistant (BASE Unit/Transition) Pool

Harlandale Independent School District Multi-Location - San Antonio, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5571607
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Special Education Assistant- BASE Unit/Transition

Exemption Status: Nonexempt/At-Will
Reports to: Principal and teacher(s)

Pay Grade:D4

Calendar Days: 187
Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary

Purpose:


Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a BASE Unit/Transition classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment (TOPP Region 20 Assessment, 70%), associate’s degree, or two years of study (48 hours) at an institution of higher learning
Meet criteria to obtain a valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:


Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• 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.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Responds quickly and calmly to emergencies. Manages behavior interventions as prescribed in student’s individualized Behavior Improvement Plan (BIP).
• Recognize differences in each student’s special 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 teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Conferences with student following incidents of inappropriate behavior and discusses more appropriate alternatives for future actions.
• Attends training as needed to meet needs of individual student assigned to assist.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned by the campus principal or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

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…