Special Education Aide – Structured Learning Classroom

Liberty High School

Special Education Aide providing support in structured learning classroom for students with disabilities. Assisting special education teacher with instructional needs and personal care.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to support students with disabilities by adapting to their individual needs, assisting with personal care, and managing behavior in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Maintains confidentiality and actively participates in staff development and training programs.

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Educational Aide CertificationIndividualized Educational Plans (IEPs)Behavior ManagementPersonal Care AssistanceAdministrative Record Keeping

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Hard Skills

Instructional Material PreparationStudent SupervisionRecord KeepingBehavior Management TechniquesAssistance with Physical Disabilities

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCommunicationConfidentialityCollaborationEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

SBEC CertificationEducational Aide Certification

Industry Keywords

Special EducationDisabilities SupportStaff DevelopmentInstructional SupportStudent Assistance

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 teacher prepare instructional materials.
Help 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
Associates degree or two years of higher education preferred
If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Special knowledge/skills: ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment