What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Assistant:- Life Skills (Poteet) position at Mesquite ISD?
- To assist the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Texas Educational Aide Certificate
- Work collaboratively with others
- Work well with children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of general office equipment
- None
- Some experience working with children preferred
- Collaborate with the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
- Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher by adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
- Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
- Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
- Attend to students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
- Help manage the behavior of students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher
- Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
- Report to the teacher any special needs or problems of individual student
- Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests
- Help supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
- Maintain confidentiality
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
- Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned
- None
- Reading, writing, and effective verbal communication
- Maintaining emotional control under stress
- Exhibiting flexibility in completing job demands
- Standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling frequently
- Lifting paper, books, equipment, and students
- Transferring and positioning students to and from wheelchairs
- Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
- Experiencing moderate noise level in the work environment
JobID: 2510
Position Type:
Paraprofessional - Campus/Special Education Assistant
Paraprofessional - Campus/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted:
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Location:
Poteet High School
Poteet High School
Instructional Support Compensation Plan
Salary Range: $17.16 - $20.79 per/Hour
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Education/Certification:
Mental Demands:
Salary : $17 - $21