Aide PEARS, #4444 (2026-2027)

About the role

Assist the special education teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, data collection, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (can be obtained once hired)
• Must meet one of the following:
  • Completed at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
  • Met a rigorous standard of quality demonstrated through a formal state or local academic assessment

Special knowledge/skills

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of general office and technology equipment

Experience

• Two years of experience working with children

Working conditions

Mental demands

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical demands/environmental factors

• 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 nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
• Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather)
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Pay

• Pay grade: IS202
• Pay rate: Minimum $13.21; Midpoint $15.83
• Days: 179