Special Education Unit Aide

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teachers in providing physical and instructional support to students with disabilities in self-contained or autistic classroom settings.
• Implement classroom programs including self-help, behavior management, and instruction.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transferring to/from wheelchairs, lifting, and positioning.
• Support students with personal care needs such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Manage student behavior and perform crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials, maintaining classroom displays, and keeping administrative records.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly classroom environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or a minimum of 48 college credit hours.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Two years of experience working with children.
• Ability to assist with physical disabilities and provide personal care.
• Ability to manage student behavior and perform crisis intervention.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and heavy lifting of students.

About the Company

United Independent School District is dedicated to providing high-quality education and support services to students within our community, ensuring every learner has the tools they need to succeed.