Special Education Aide

Liberty High School

Special Education Aide supporting students with disabilities at Frisco ISD, a Texas public school district. Assisting with instruction, behavior, supervision, physical needs, and IEP-based services.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeFrisco • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to assist students with physical and instructional needs in both inclusive and special education settings, while maintaining confidentiality and supporting individual education plans (IEPs). Proficient in 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 Communicate EffectivelyAbility To Follow Verbal And Written Instructions

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Hard Skills

Instructional Material PreparationBehavioral Intervention StrategiesStudent SupervisionRecord KeepingPersonal Care Assistance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStress ManagementTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

SBEC Certification

Industry Keywords

Inclusive EducationSpecial EducationIndividual Education Plans (IEPs)ConfidentialityStudent Behavior Management

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 and maintain administrative records and required reports
Provide assistance to substitute teachers
Assist students with physical disabilities, including lifting as needed
Help manage student behavior and support instructional needs according to IEPs
Assist students with personal care as appropriate
Work with individual students or small groups
Supervise students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom
Inform the teacher of individual students' special needs or problems
Maintain confidentiality
Participate in staff development training programs and assigned special events

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or GED
Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred
If hired, must complete the 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
Ability to frequently stand, stoop, bend, kneel, push, and pull
Must be able to lift 25 lbs
Must assume shared responsibility for student and adult health, safety, and confidentiality
May be required to implement, support, and document behavioral intervention strategies and/or provide school health, related, and personal care services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned