Instructional Aide SPED
Job in
Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, 76000, USA
Listing for:
International Leadership of Texas
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-11
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, moderate behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications Education/Certification
- 48+ Earned College Credits, Associates degree preferred
- OR High School Diploma if formal academic assessment is passed as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to work with children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
- Two years of experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Support
Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.Student Management
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 incidents that are more severe or frequent, potentially causing harm or significant disruption, including physical aggression like hitting, kicking, biting, or elopement.Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.Help supervise and assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).Other
Maintain confidentiality.Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.Additional Duties
Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Tools/Equipment Used
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion
Frequent walking and reaching
Lifting
Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds);
Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment
Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
Mental Demands
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
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