Mission CISD
2025-2026 Special Education Self-Contained Instructional Aide - Elementary Schoo
Mission CISD, Mission, Texas, United States, 78512
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Instructional Aide Special Education
Date Posted:
12/18/2025
Location:
Waitz Elementary
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Reports To:
Principal, Executive Director for Special Education and Section 504, Special Education Instructional Supervisor, Assigned Teacher
Application Deadline:
Until Filled
Length of Work Year:
187
Date Revised:
02/24/2021
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt
Hourly Range:
$16.00 - $22.32
Pay Grade:
IS-03
Primary Purpose Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervisor of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certificate
Meet state certification requirements
Minimum 48 college hours
Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed.
Work well with students with disabilities
Ability to communicate effectively
Follow written and verbal directives
Major Responsibilities
Assists under the supervision of the Special Education teacher with the arrival and departure of students.
Prepares for classroom activities under the direction of the Special Education teacher. Keep classroom displays acceptable, keep classroom clean, have instructional materials ready to use as needed by teacher.
Works with individual or small groups of handicapped students to reinforce lessons/activities initially introduced by the teacher and to assist with classroom experiments, demonstrations, etc.
Assists with any remedial drills, reading or storytelling keeping accurate records of student progress and performance.
Helps students take care of physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
Helps manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining a student who becomes a danger to himself/herself and others.
Assist and intervene in situations such as prevention of self‑abusive and aggressive behaviors through use of District Crisis Management training.
Helps students follow teachers’ instructions through physical management such as prevention of self‑abusive and/or aggressive behaviors in which students may engage.
Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
Works with assigned student or small group of students to develop Fine/Gross and social motor skills, and conduct exercise activities assigned by the teacher.
Assists assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Assists students during transition from class to class.
Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
Keeps documentation of students’ medical procedures, behavior patterns, etc.
Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
Maintains confidentiality.
Performs other work‑related duties as assigned by Special Education teacher.
Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
Equipment Used Wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, feeding tubes, use of bus ramps.
Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Frequent walking. Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds). Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise. Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Work in pre‑K classrooms and addresses personal/hygiene needs of students such as assistance in toileting, washing of hands, changing of clothing when soiled, etc.
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MISSION CISD EMPLOYEE, PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETE TRANSFER FORM AND RESUME VIA THE INTERNAL APPLICANTS' LINK.
2025-2026 VACANCY: Special Education Self-Contained Instructional Aide - Elementary School - JOB DESCRIPTION
The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
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Support Staff/ Instructional Aide Special Education
Date Posted:
12/18/2025
Location:
Waitz Elementary
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Reports To:
Principal, Executive Director for Special Education and Section 504, Special Education Instructional Supervisor, Assigned Teacher
Application Deadline:
Until Filled
Length of Work Year:
187
Date Revised:
02/24/2021
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt
Hourly Range:
$16.00 - $22.32
Pay Grade:
IS-03
Primary Purpose Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervisor of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certificate
Meet state certification requirements
Minimum 48 college hours
Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for the work to be performed.
Work well with students with disabilities
Ability to communicate effectively
Follow written and verbal directives
Major Responsibilities
Assists under the supervision of the Special Education teacher with the arrival and departure of students.
Prepares for classroom activities under the direction of the Special Education teacher. Keep classroom displays acceptable, keep classroom clean, have instructional materials ready to use as needed by teacher.
Works with individual or small groups of handicapped students to reinforce lessons/activities initially introduced by the teacher and to assist with classroom experiments, demonstrations, etc.
Assists with any remedial drills, reading or storytelling keeping accurate records of student progress and performance.
Helps students take care of physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
Helps manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining a student who becomes a danger to himself/herself and others.
Assist and intervene in situations such as prevention of self‑abusive and aggressive behaviors through use of District Crisis Management training.
Helps students follow teachers’ instructions through physical management such as prevention of self‑abusive and/or aggressive behaviors in which students may engage.
Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
Works with assigned student or small group of students to develop Fine/Gross and social motor skills, and conduct exercise activities assigned by the teacher.
Assists assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Assists students during transition from class to class.
Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
Keeps documentation of students’ medical procedures, behavior patterns, etc.
Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.
Maintains confidentiality.
Performs other work‑related duties as assigned by Special Education teacher.
Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
Equipment Used Wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, feeding tubes, use of bus ramps.
Working Conditions Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Frequent walking. Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds). Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise. Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours. Work in pre‑K classrooms and addresses personal/hygiene needs of students such as assistance in toileting, washing of hands, changing of clothing when soiled, etc.
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MISSION CISD EMPLOYEE, PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETE TRANSFER FORM AND RESUME VIA THE INTERNAL APPLICANTS' LINK.
2025-2026 VACANCY: Special Education Self-Contained Instructional Aide - Elementary School - JOB DESCRIPTION
The Mission Consolidated Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
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