Classroom SPED Instructional Aide-Behavior and Academic Skills Environment

Location: George West

Position Type:
Support Staff/Classroom Instructional Aide

Date Posted:
7/24/2025

Location:
George West ISD Administration

Date Available:

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: Special Education Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Instructional Aide
Pay Grade: 2
Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Date Revised:
October 8, 2022
Dept./School: Assigned Campus Work Days: 187

Primary Purpose:

Help meet 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 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, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
* or have met formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act
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.

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.

Other

Maintain confidentiality.

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.

Ensure that dress and grooming is clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for the assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by the supervisor and approved by the Superintendent.

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 lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary to be established in accordance with state and local requirements.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.