Aide - Special Education Speech 49%

Job Title: Aide - Special Education Wage: Hour Status Nonexempt At-Will Reports To: Principal & Speech Language Pathologists Assigned Pay Grade: Days 203187 Dept.: School Assigned Campus: Date Revised October 2025

Primary Purpose Assist Speech Language Pathologist in implementing student IEPs. Work under general supervision of the Director of Special Education and immediate direction of Speech Language Pathologist.

Qualifications Education

• Associates degree or two years of study (60 college hours) at an institute of higher learning or Paraprofessional Institute Certificate.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability/willingness to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to adapt to changes in routine and needs of students.
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to use basic job-related equipment (computer, projector, copier, scanner, etc.).
• Ability to work with and effectively communicate with diverse groups.

Experience

• Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Implement and progress monitor student IEPs under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist.
2. Assist SLP in preparing instructional materials.
3. Help maintain a neat and orderly learning environment.
4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
5. Collect data daily, keep administrative records, and prepare required reports under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist.
6. Assist students with personal care needs under the direction of the Speech Language Pathologist.
7. Manage student behavior to include implementation of behavior intervention plans and research-based behavioral interventions as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
8. Under the supervision of a certified Speech Language Pathologist or campus administrator, intervene in crisis situations and physically restrain students within District-approved procedures as necessary for staff and student safety.
9. Establish and maintain appropriate communication and professional relationships with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
10. Assist in supervising special education students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom. This may include cafeteria, bus, and recreational areas.
11. Maintain confidentiality to comply with FERPA regulations.
12. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
13. Perform other duties related to Special Education as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Equipment Used Copier, computer, audiovisual equipment, and specialized equipment or materials necessary to support student IEPs.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students.
• Environmental Factors: Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Note This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job or the position itself at any time as it deems advisable.

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