Special Education Aide - Resource​/Inclusion Aide

Special Education Aide – Resource/Inclusion Aide – 183 Days )

Location: Keller ISD, Florence Elementary – Southlake, Texas

• Job : 5661757
• Final date to receive applications: posted until filled
• Posted: April 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: August 3, 2026

Job Title: Aide (Special Education)
Wage/Hour: $119.25–$140.33 Daily Rate

Job Role: Resource/Inclusion Funding Source: Local

Pay Grade: PR 2

Reports to: Campus Principal

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of a Certified Teacher, helps meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher, work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events and serve on staff committees as required.
• Ensure that all interactions with students, District personnel, and parents are supportive, courteous, and respectful.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or holds a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.

• For Title‑funded positions or Title campuses, an associate degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning or have met formal academic assessment is required.

• Experience working with children.
• Experience in educational environment (preferred).

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Skill in working with a variety of students in varied situations.
• Ability to be self‑motivated and self‑directed.
• Ability to read; understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one situations.

• None

• Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Standard instructional equipment
• Other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

• Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

• Repetitive hand motions
• Frequent walking and reaching, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse

• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

• Work to be completed on site from assigned school or building
• Regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
• Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather)
• Exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
• No remote work

• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Full‑time

Salary: $119.25–$140.33 Daily Rate