Job Description
This is for the 2026-2026 School Year
Starting at $27,740
• Starting amount shown includes a $5,000 Level 2 Stipend and $3,000 late hire bonus to be paid out across remaining checks
Primary Purpose
Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, moderate behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
• 48+ Earned College Credits, Associates degree preferred OR High School Diploma if formal academic assessment is passed as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Special Knowledge/Skills
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
• Two years of 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
• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the mild behavior of assigned student(s). This includes providing verbal de-escalation when students are upset.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise and assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
Other
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Additional Duties
• Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
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 or 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
Starting at $27,740
• Starting amount shown includes a $5,000 Level 2 Stipend and $3,000 late hire bonus to be paid out across remaining checks
Primary Purpose
Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, moderate behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
• 48+ Earned College Credits, Associates degree preferred OR High School Diploma if formal academic assessment is passed as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Special Knowledge/Skills
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
Experience
• Two years of 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
• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the mild behavior of assigned student(s). This includes providing verbal de-escalation when students are upset.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise and assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
Other
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Additional Duties
• Any and all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
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 or 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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Instructional Aide SPED position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in City of Grand Prairie offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
