Instructional Aide SPED Job Grand Prairie area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

International Leadership of Texas provided pay range

This range is provided by International Leadership of Texas. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$22,240.00/yr – $29,370.00/yr

This is for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

Starting compensation at $22,740

SPED Level 1 Stipend $3,000

Primary

Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside of the classroom. Assist with the implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, moderate behavior management, and instructional programs. Work under general supervision of a principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

48+ earned college credits; associate’s 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 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 accordingly.

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 the school day, inside and outside of the 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 the 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.
Frequent walking and reaching.
Frequent light lifting and carrying (


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