Special Education Aide – Functional Academics

Liberty High School

Special Education Aide providing physical and instructional support for students with disabilities in a special education setting at Frisco ISD.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeFrisco • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates the ability to assist special education teachers in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities, while effectively managing behavior and supporting Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and adapting to the unique needs of each student.

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Ability To Work With Children With DisabilitiesKnowledge Of General Office EquipmentAbility To Follow Verbal And Written InstructionsAbility To Communicate EffectivelyHigh School Diploma Or GED

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Special EducationIndividualized Educational PlansBehavior ManagementConfidentialityInstructional Materials PreparationAdministrative Record KeepingStudent SupervisionPersonal Care AssistanceStaff Development TrainingPhysical Disabilities Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting.
Help the teacher prepare instructional materials.
Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide assistance to substitute teachers.
Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require some lifting).
Help manage behavior of students.
Support students’ instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
Assist students with personal care as appropriate.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special needs.
Work with individual students or small groups.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment

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