Self-Contained Instructional Aide

Promesa Academy Charter School is seeking a caring, dependable, and student-focused Self-Contained Instructional Aide to support students receiving special education services in a self-contained classroom setting. The Instructional Aide will work under the direction of the classroom teacher and campus administration to provide academic, behavioral, personal, and daily living support.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher with the implementation of instructional activities, accommodations, modifications, and individualized education program requirements.
• Provide individual and small-group academic support under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Reinforce instruction in reading, mathematics, communication, social skills, functional academics, and daily living skills.
• Support students with classroom routines, transitions, organization, and task completion.
• Assist with the implementation of behavior intervention plans and positive behavior-support strategies.
• Monitor students closely to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Collect and document student performance, behavior, and progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Help prepare instructional materials, classroom activities, visual supports, and learning stations.
• Assist students with mobility, positioning, feeding, toileting, hygiene, and other personal-care needs when required.
• Support students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, electives, transportation, field trips, and other school activities.
• Use appropriate communication strategies and assistive technology to support student participation.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with special education laws, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate professionally with teachers, related-service providers, administrators, and other instructional staff.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, professional development, and campus activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or campus administration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Educational aide certification, or eligibility to obtain certification as required by the State of Texas.
• Ability to work effectively with students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication, organization, patience, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructional plans, safety procedures, and staff directions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to perform the physical responsibilities of the position, including assisting students with mobility and personal-care needs when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an instructional aide, paraprofessional, caregiver, or special education support professional.
• Experience working in a self-contained special education classroom.
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports, de-escalation strategies, and data collection.
• Experience supporting students with communication, behavioral, medical, mobility, or personal-care needs.
• CPR, first aid, or crisis-prevention training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

About the School

At Promesa Academy Charter School, instructional aides are valued members of the educational team. Staff work collaboratively to provide students with a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment focused on academic growth, independence, and meaningful relationships.