Special Education Life Skills Instructional Assistant

East Central ISD (TX) • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The position of a Special Education Life Skills Instructional Assistant is available at East Central ISD for the 2025-2026 school year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in these positions must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is until the position is filled.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have one of the following: 48 college hours with some emphasis on child growth or development or related area, or Treasuring our Paraprofessionals certificate
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Desire to work with students with severe disabilities
• Perform duties with minimum supervision
• Two years experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining students exhibiting dangerous behavior, as appropriate and consistent with restraint criteria.
• Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and integration accordingly.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Release the teacher from routine tasks and participate in selecting, planning, organizing, evaluating, and supervising classroom activities, bus duty, and lunchroom duty as needed.
• Assist teacher in instructional media preparation and usage.
• Participate in community-based instruction trips.
• Attend to the physical needs of students when necessary, including assistance with feeding and toileting.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
• Maintain confidentiality consistent with federal, state and local requirements.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Must perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees