Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (McDonald)

Mesquite ISD is looking for Special Education Assistant - Life Skills (McDonald) in Mesquite, TX.
This local job opportunity with ID 3701544916 is live since 2026-06-04 20:23:41.
Position Type:
Paraprofessional - Campus/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
5/13/2026
Location:
McDonald Middle School
Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Instructional Support Compensation Plan
Pay Grade: 3
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: 2026-2027 School Year
PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist one or more teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of the teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with children and exhibit effective working relationships with staff and school community
• Ability to communicate effectively

EXPERIENCE:

• None
• Some experience working with children preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
• Escort children to and from various rooms.
• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher's request.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems concerning individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Help maintain discipline and other non-instructional functions.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Record attendance information and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs.
• Standing, bending, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. read more