Self-Contained Instructional Aide

Promesa Academy Charter School
San Antonio Texas
Position Type: Full-Time

Promesa Academy Charter School is seeking a caring dependable and student-focused Self-Contained Instructional Aide to support students receiving special education services in a self-contained classroom setting.

The Instructional Aide will work under the direction of the classroom teacher and campus administration to provide academic behavioral personal and daily living support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate patience professionalism flexibility and a strong commitment to helping students achieve greater independence and success.

• Assist the classroom teacher with the implementation of instructional activities accommodations modifications and individualized education program requirements.

• Provide individual and small-group academic support under the direction of the classroom teacher.

• Reinforce instruction in reading mathematics communication social skills functional academics and daily living skills.

• Support students with classroom routines transitions organization and task completion.

• Assist with the implementation of behavior intervention plans and positive behavior-support strategies.

• Monitor students closely to maintain a safe structured and supportive learning environment.

• Collect and document student performance behavior and progress data as directed by the classroom teacher.

• Help prepare instructional materials classroom activities visual supports and learning stations.

• Assist students with mobility positioning feeding toileting hygiene and other personal-care needs when required.

• Support students during arrival dismissal lunch recess electives transportation field trips and other school activities.

• Use appropriate communication strategies and assistive technology to support student participation.

• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with special education laws policies and procedures.

• Collaborate professionally with teachers related-service providers administrators and other instructional staff.

• Participate in required training staff meetings professional development and campus activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or campus administration.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Educational aide certification or eligibility to obtain certification as required by the State of Texas.

• Ability to work effectively with students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.

• Strong communication organization patience and teamwork skills.

• Ability to follow instructional plans safety procedures and staff directions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Ability to perform the physical responsibilities of the position including assisting students with mobility and personal-care needs when required.

• Previous experience working as an instructional aide paraprofessional caregiver or special education support professional.

• Experience working in a self-contained special education classroom.

• Knowledge of positive behavior supports de-escalation strategies and data collection.

• Experience supporting students with communication behavioral medical mobility or personal-care needs.

• CPR first aid or crisis-prevention training.

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

At Promesa Academy Charter School instructional aides are valued members of the educational team. Staff work collaboratively to provide students with a safe supportive and inclusive learning environment focused on academic growth independence and meaningful relationships.

Promesa Academy Charter School is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.