Special Education Aide

Liberty High School

. Assist the special education teacher with students' physical and instructional needs in inclusive and special education settings .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeFrisco • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to assist students with physical disabilities and support their instructional needs according to Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Effectively communicates and maintains confidentiality while managing student behavior and providing personal care as needed.

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Educational Aide CertificationAbility To Work With Children With DisabilitiesKnowledge Of General Office EquipmentAbility To Follow Verbal And Written InstructionsAbility To Communicate Effectively

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Hard Skills

Preparation Of Instructional MaterialsMaintaining Administrative RecordsAssisting With Personal CareSupervising StudentsManaging Student Behavior

Soft Skills

Ability To Work In A Stressful EnvironmentAdaptability To Student NeedsEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

SBEC Certification

Industry Keywords

Inclusive EducationSpecial EducationIndividualized Educational PlansBehavioral InterventionsConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the special education teacher with students' physical and instructional needs in inclusive and special education settings
Prepare instructional materials
Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports
Provide assistance to substitute teachers
Assist students with physical disabilities, including lifting as needed
Help manage student behavior
Support instructional needs according to Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
Assist with personal care as appropriate
Learn and adapt to each student's special needs
Work with individual students or small groups
Supervise students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom
Inform the teacher about individual students' special needs or problems
Maintain confidentiality
Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned
Support the health, safety, confidentiality, behavioral interventions, and care services of students and adults as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred
If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment
Ability to work in a stressful environment and with frequent interruptions
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Must fulfill all assigned responsibilities and duties

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in staff development training programs
Full-time position
186-day work year