Special Education Assistant

1 week ago

North Mesquite High School, United States Mesquite ISD Full time $43,508 - $435,000 per year
  • Position Type:
      Paraprofessional - Campus/Special Education Assistant

  • Date Posted:
      9/23/2025

  • Location:
      North Mesquite High School

         
    Instructional Support Compensation Plan
    Salary Range: $ $20.79 per/Hour
    Shift Type: Full-Time
    Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
    Reports To: Principal
      EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
    PRIMARY PURPOSE:
    • To assist the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs.  Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education/Certification:
    • High School Diploma/GED
    • Texas Educational Aide Certificate
    SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
    • Work collaboratively with others
    • Work well with children with disabilities
    • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
    • Ability to communicate effectively
    • Knowledge of general office equipment
    EXPERIENCE:
    • None
    • Some experience working with children preferred
    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
    • Collaborate with the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
    • Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher by adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
    • Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
    • Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
    • Attend to students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
    • Help manage the behavior of students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher
    • Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
    • Report to the teacher any special needs or problems of individual student
    • Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests
    • Help supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom.  This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
    • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
    • Maintain confidentiality
    • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
    • Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent
    • Perform other duties as assigned
    • Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned
    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • None
    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    Mental Demands:
    • Reading, writing, and effective verbal communication
    • Maintaining emotional control under stress
    • Exhibiting flexibility in completing job demands
    Physical demands/environmental factors:
    • Standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling frequently
    • Lifting paper, books, equipment, and students
    • Transferring and positioning students to and from wheelchairs
    • Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
    • Experiencing moderate noise level in the work environment
    The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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