Aide - SPED SD (2025-26)

Primary Purpose

Assist the teacher in providing instruction to identified students with disabilities in a district specialized social development class. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education / Certification / Licensure

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide II certification

15 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge / Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Minimum of 8 hours training in physical restraint and crises intervention

Objective data communication

Experience

Verifiable experience working with children (e.g., daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl / boy scouts)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist teacher by providing instruction and behavioral interventions for assigned students.
• Responsible for use of safe procedures of physical intervention with acting-out students.
• Implement individualized provision of positive and negative reinforcement for student behaviors.
• Supervise time-out and / or isolation of students.
• Monitor and document data for student records.
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials and routine records.
• Monitor students in settings outside the special education classroom.
• Maintain student confidentiality at all times.
• May supervise classroom activities in absence of teacher.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school / department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress; objective decision making under crisis conditions

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Moderate to heavy lifting; riding school bus for community instruction; exposure to chemicals for cleaning

Terms : 183 days

Pay Grade : PARA 3