Special Education Aide

Sunnyvale Independent School District • Sunnyvale, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Educational Aide helps meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. The aide assists with implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), including self-help, behavior-management, and instructional programs. The role works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. The position is nonexempt and is based at Sunnyvale Intermediate School for the 2026–2027 school year, with a 10-month work year.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Meet formal academic assessment requirements, hold an associate’s degree, or have two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help teachers prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help meet students’ individual needs, including transfers 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 students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize students’ special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interactions accordingly.
• Work with assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and assigned special events.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED