SPED Self-Contained Aide II

Job Description
Job Description

Killeen Independent School District | District Wide
Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Starting at $15.57/hour (includes SPED self-contained stipend)
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Killeen ISD is seeking compassionate, dependable SPED Self-Contained Aide II professionals to support students receiving special education services across a variety of specialized classroom settings. In this hands-on role, you’ll work closely with teachers and campus staff to help students succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and physically in a safe, structured learning environment.

This posting supports a variety of specialized SPED placements, which may include:
Behavior Management (BMU)
18+
Skills
Functional Skills
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
CASTLE
If you’re patient, team-oriented, and passionate about helping students grow, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include:
Support individual students and small groups with classroom instruction and skill-building activities
Reinforce lessons and learning strategies introduced by the teacher
Assist with implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Support students with communication, academic, social, and behavioral development
Help students use classroom tools, adaptive equipment, and instructional materials
Assist students during classroom transitions, drills, assemblies, activities, and campus routines
Support testing, make-up work, and classroom documentation
Assist with reading, oral communication, and structured learning activities
Help maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment
Provide personal care support, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, and mobility assistance as needed based on assignment
Support physical or therapeutic activities under staff guidance when required
Serve as a classroom support resource when substitute teachers are present
Perform additional duties as assigned

What You Bring

To be considered, candidates must meet KISD Educational Aide II eligibility requirements.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet ONE of the following Title I eligibility requirements (applies to most KISD campuses):
48 completed college credit hours
Completion of Region 12 or Region 13 Paraprofessional Academy
Title I Aide certification/testing from KISD or another Texas district
AND meet ONE of the following Educational Aide II qualifications:
Two years of experience working with children
OR
15 college credit hours, including at least one course in:

Child Development
Psychology
Sociology
Education

Additional requirements

Upload proof of highest level of education (transcript or certification documentation)
Ability to work effectively with students who have diverse academic, behavioral, developmental, and physical needs
Physical Requirements:
This is an active, hands-on role requiring:
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and movement throughout the school day
Regular lifting, transferring, or assisting students and equipment
Ability to support student mobility, safety, and personal care needs
Indoor and occasional outdoor supervision in varying weather conditions
Why Killeen ISD?

Meaningful work supporting student success
School-year schedule with summers off from active work
Paid over 12 months
Collaborative special education teams
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to build experience in education and special education settings
Great pathway for candidates pursuing long-term careers in education
EEOC Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.