Middle School: Aide Special Education Student Specific 1 to 1 2026-2027

%3Cb%3EJob Overview%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Aide Special Education Student Specific will provide individualized support/services to an identified student with disabilities in a variety of educational settings in order to access the curriculum in the student%27s least restrictive environment. The incumbent will assist teacher and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the student%27s individualized education plan. This position will require the incumbent to maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for the student.%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EPosition Description%3C/b%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EEssential Duties and

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%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EService Delivery%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EInteract with identified student in a variety of settings to ensure student safety and engagement (e.g., hallways, classroom, restroom, playground, arrival/departure) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist with classroom management by maintaining alert attention regarding supervision of identified student at all times in a variety of settings %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExecute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EImplement academic/functional lessons under the guidance and direction of the teacher in a variety of settings (e.g., large group, small group, or independent practice) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist identified student with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing) – may be more than 50% of the work day %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ECompliance%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ERecord service implementation on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECollect data, document, and chart student academic/behavior/functional progress in collaboration with the teacher%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintain confidentiality of student information%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ETeacher Support%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPrepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3ESupervisory

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%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ENone %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E %3Cb%3EQualification Requirements%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3CI%3ETo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.%3C/I%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMinimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional Assessment of Knowledge %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETexas Educational Aide Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDe-Escalation/Restraint Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired (district provided) %3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cb%3EPhysical Requirements/Working Conditions%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThe work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EThe position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EAdditional Information%3C/b%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EWork is performed in the classroom, community settings, offices, work stations, and meeting rooms. The employee will be required to work outside up to 25% of the time and will be exposed to the elements and inclement weather. This position may have exposure to bodily fluids and the employee must be capable of physically restraining students when necessary following the approved de-escalation/restraint techniques. The employee may be required to lift up to an adult size student using a 2-man lift for personal care needs. The position may require intervention with student behavior, which can include aggression, self-injurious, disruptive, and self-stimulatory behaviors. %3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E