Aide - MATRIX Job Coach - SPED

id='p1294_'>Aide - MATRIX Job Coach - SPED JobID: 1294

Position Type:

Special Services Support

Date Posted:

7/29/2026

Location:

Special Education

Date Available:

2026-27 School Year

Closing Date:

Open

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Magnolia ISD - Department of Special Education

JOB TITLE: Aide - MATRIX Job Coach Special Education

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Teacher(s)

DEPT/SCHOOL: Special Education

PAY GRADE/CALENDAR: Clerical 4 - 187 days

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To provide assistance to the special education teacher(s), along with assisting students, ages 18 to 22 years, in developing independent living, employment, and social skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma

• Valid Texas Education Aide Certificate or willingness to obtain certificate (at applicant's expense) within 30 days of employment.

• Any applicant for paraprofessional jobs who is recommended for hire in Magnolia ISD and has not obtained a minimum of 48 college hours will have to pass a paraprofessional assessment exam which consists of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with students with disabilities

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Knowledge of general office programs/equipment

Minimum Experience:

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Help the teacher prepare instructional materials.

• Provides support for students in the community environments.

• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and prepare required reports.

• Assist the teacher in identifying community opportunities in the areas of employment/volunteering, education, social/recreation, and independent living skills.

• Maintain a regular schedule of direct involvement with the student in the implementation of the student's IEP, including progress toward postsecondary goals.

• Train students in appropriate community environments, attitudes, habits, behavior, dress, and communication skills necessary to master post - secondary goals and objectives.

• Help the teachers in transition assessments including vocational, independent living, academic, adaptive behavior, LifePlan, self determination, and medical

• Assist the teacher in developing post-secondary goals and objectives based on assessments.

• Provide opportunities for the student to develop self-determination and self-advocacy skills.

• Assist the teacher in monitoring and documenting progress toward mastery of post-secondary goals and objectives in the implementation of the IEP.

• Demonstrate the ability and stamina required to perform physical tasks, such as lifting, on a daily basis.

• Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the teacher and assistant director of special education.

• Maintains confidentiality of specific student information in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations and local district policies.

• Helps the teacher maintain and document effective communication between student, parent and community provider.

• Demonstrates professional, ethical and responsible behavior in all environments.

Working Conditions:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.

• Travel to job sites.

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.