2026-2027 Special Education Aide – 18 Plus @ Special Education Department

Alief Independent School District•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

To assist the teacher/supervisor in providing students with appropriate learning activities and experiences to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. This role involves developing and implementing individualized plans for specially designed instruction for students to develop competencies and skills to maximize opportunities, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation in society.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
Eligible for appropriate paraprofessional certification
Ability to use multi-media equipment, materials and computer technology
Ability to manage student behavior
Proficiency in oral and written communication
Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
None (experience)

Responsibilities

Check and record student attendance.
Reproduce and distribute instructional materials.
Assist in the modification of instructional materials.
Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially taught by the teacher.
Collect and record data related to students’ IEP objectives and educational plans.
Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
Perform personal hygiene functions when assigned per students’ needs: bathing/cleaning; clothes changing; diapering; feeding; maintaining facial hair; maintaining menstrual hygiene; maintaining nasal hygiene; and toileting and/or toilet training.
Supervise students to, during and from community-based instruction and work sites.
Assist in the pre-vocational training of students prior to employment; this includes in-classroom activities and community-based instruction.
Provide direct instruction to the students in the performance of job duties in the work environment during work hours.
Monitor progress and intervene wherever necessary to help retraining or potential advancement.
Communicate and follow up with employer concerning student job performance/needs.
Demonstrate and maintain competence in delivering PCS in accordance with IEP requirements.
Perform PCS tasks as specified in each student’s IEP.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all SHARS billable PCS activities.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.