Special Education Aide III - CORE Aide

Special Education Aide III - CORE Aide - 183 Days )

Keller ISD INDIAN SPRINGS MIDDLE - Watauga, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Title: Aide(Special Education Self-Contained)
Wage/Hour
Status: Non-Exempt

Job Role: CORE/ECSE/LIFE/LIFE-3/LIFE-Med-Frag/
Funding Source: Local

STACC/ STARS Pay Grade: PR 4

Department/School: Campus Assigned

Function: Educational Support

Reports to: Campus Principal HR Date Approved: January 2009

HR Date Revised: May 2024

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of a Certified Teacher, assist to meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Assists with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP ).

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values;perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction ofteacher,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.

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.

• Keeptheteacher 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 bythe teacher.

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Other

• 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.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• 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 forTexas
  
  Educators.

• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold 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 positions funded by Title monies or for positions…