Special Education Teaching Assistant

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You must log in to apply for jobs. UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 05/27/2026 CLOSE DATE: VACANCY NUMBER: 00001877 LOCATION: Woodridge Elem School POSITION: Special Education Teaching Assistant JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Some experience working with children

OTHER INFORMATION: PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW: The Alamo Heights Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, handicap, health, or religion in the educational programs and activities, (including admission and employment) that it operates with intent to comply with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Human Resources will not accept any documents that are sent through the mail. Please do not send duplicate copies of your documents or original transcripts to the Human Resources Department. All applicants must submit an on-line application. Paper applications will not be accepted. Please submit your application by selecting the link at the bottom of this page and following the on screen instructions. SALARY:

Starting at $15.99 per hour

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