Openings as of 4/1/2025

2025 - 2026 Educational Aide

JobID: 5135

Position Type:
  Educational Aide/Educational Aide Sp Ed I Resource Inclusion


Date Posted:
  2/26/2025


Location:
  Mackenzie Middle School


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Job Title:         Special Education Educational Aide                     Wage/Hour Status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:      Principal and teacher(s) assigned                          Pay Grade:  IS 1 & 2
 
Dept./School:  Elementary/Secondary Education                         Length of Contract:  10 mos., 12 mos.
 
                                                                                                   Revised:  4/5/19 
Primary Purpose:
Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in 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.
 
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Education Agency Paraprofessional Educational Aide Certificate
 
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
 
Experience:
 
Some experience working with children
Major Duties:
 
1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
 
2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
 
3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
 
4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
 
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
 
 
Student Management
 
6. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
 
7. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
 
8. Help manage behavior of students.  This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
 
9. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
 
10. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
 
11. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.  This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
 
12. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
 
Other
 
13. Maintain confidentiality.
 
14. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
 
General Employee Requirements:
 
• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
 
None.
 
 
 
Equipment Used:
 
Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions.
• Physical ability to do lifting (10 lbs. or more), talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility.
• The ability to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning and seizure activity.
• The ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to cope with biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
 

This foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 
Appraisee’s Signature:                                                                          Date:                                             
 
Appraiser’s Signature:                                                                          Date:                                             
 
 




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Openings as of 4/1/2025

2025 - 2026 Teacher - SP ED Resource Inclusion

JobID: 5136

Position Type:
  Teacher/SP ED Resource Inclusion


Date Posted:
  2/26/2025


Location:
  Mackenzie Middle School


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Job Title:         Special Education Teacher                Wage/Hour Status:        Exempt
Reports to:      Principal                                          Pay Grade:   Teacher Salary Schedule
Dept./School:  Pre K - 12                                        Length of Contract:  10.0/10.5/11.0/12 mos.
                                                                                Revised:  April 5, 2019 
Primary Purpose:
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
 
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual
    Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
 
Experience:
At least one-year student teaching or approved internship
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
 
Instructional Strategies
 
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
 
 
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.
 
Student Growth and Development
 
11. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
 
Classroom Management and Organization
 
15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
 
Communication
 
21. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
  
Other
 
24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
28. Comply with Case Manager Roles and Responsibilities
General Employee Requirements:
• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s). 
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
This position requires the following: (1) Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions.  (2) Travel by car, van, bus, or plane, and working alone or with others.  (3) Physical ability to do moderate to heavy lifting (up to 10 lbs. or more), light to moderate carrying (up to 10 lbs. or more), talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility.  (4) The ability to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning and seizure activity.  (5) Knowledge of or ability to learn behavior management intervention techniques and the ability to learn CPI techniques.  (6) The ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
 

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 
Approved by                                                                                        Date                                              
 
Reviewed by                                                                                        Date                                              
 
 
 




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2025 - 2026 Teacher - SP ED SEBSS

JobID: 5137

Position Type:
  Teacher/SP ED SEBSS


Date Posted:
  2/26/2025


Location:
  Mackenzie Middle School


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Job Title:         Special Education Teacher                Wage/Hour Status:        Exempt
Reports to:      Principal                                          Pay Grade:   Teacher Salary Schedule
Dept./School:  Pre K - 12                                        Length of Contract:  10.0/10.5/11.0/12 mos.
                                                                                Revised:  April 5, 2019 
Primary Purpose:
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
 
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual
    Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
 
Experience:
At least one-year student teaching or approved internship
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
 
Instructional Strategies
 
1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
5. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
6. Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan for instructional activities.
7. Present subject matter according to guidelines established by IEP.
8. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
9. Plan and supervise assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).
10. Use technology in teaching/learning process.
 
Student Growth and Development
 
11. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
12. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
14. Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district.
 
Classroom Management and Organization
 
15. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
16. Manage student behavior and administer discipline. This includes intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
17. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
18. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
19. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
20. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
 
Communication
 
21. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
22. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
23. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
  
Other
 
24. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
25. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
26. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
27. Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
28. Comply with Case Manager Roles and Responsibilities
General Employee Requirements:
• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned teacher aide(s). 
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
This position requires the following: (1) Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions.  (2) Travel by car, van, bus, or plane, and working alone or with others.  (3) Physical ability to do moderate to heavy lifting (up to 10 lbs. or more), light to moderate carrying (up to 10 lbs. or more), talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility.  (4) The ability to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning and seizure activity.  (5) Knowledge of or ability to learn behavior management intervention techniques and the ability to learn CPI techniques.  (6) The ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
 
 
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 
Approved by                                                                                        Date                                              
 
Reviewed by                                                                                        Date                                              
 
 
 




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