Special Education Aide-Communications - Assigned Middle School (2026-2027)
Young World Physical Education, Prosper, TX, United States
Special Education Aide-Communications - Assigned Middle School (2026-2027)
Job ID: 5661052
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
Location: Prosper, Texas
Job Description
Salary: $28,927 / Days: 185
Primary Purpose: Help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom. Assist in implementing classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: High‑school diploma or GED; associate’s degree or two years of higher‑education study; 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.
Experience: Some experience 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
Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transfers to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Other
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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.
Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non‑ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment.
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases).
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
Position Type: Full‑Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
EEO Statement
Prosper ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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Job ID: 5661052
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Apr 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
Location: Prosper, Texas
Job Description
Salary: $28,927 / Days: 185
Primary Purpose: Help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom. Assist in implementing classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.
Qualifications
Education/Certification: High‑school diploma or GED; associate’s degree or two years of higher‑education study; 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.
Experience: Some experience 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
Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transfers to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Other
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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.
Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non‑ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment.
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases).
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
Position Type: Full‑Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
EEO Statement
Prosper ISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
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