Physical Needs Aide II

Killeen Independent School District | District Wide
Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Starting at $14.74/hour

Make a Meaningful Difference—One Student at a Time

Killeen ISD is seeking compassionate and dependable Physical Needs Aide II professionals to provide one-on-one support for students receiving special education services.

This role is ideal for someone who is patient, physically capable, and passionate about helping students access learning through individualized academic, behavioral, and physical support.

In this role, you’ll help students safely navigate the school day while working closely with teachers, therapists, and campus staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide one-on-one support for students throughout the school day
• Reinforce classroom instruction and teacher-led learning activities
• Support implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and student support plans
• Assist students with mobility, positioning, transfers, and physical safety
• Support use of wheelchairs, adaptive equipment, and assistive devices
• Assist with personal care needs such as feeding, toileting, hygiene, dressing, and mobility support
• Support participation in classroom activities, transitions, drills, assemblies, recess, and field trips
• Assist with therapeutic activities under staff guidance when needed
• Maintain required documentation and communication with campus staff
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment
• Attend required training and meetings
• 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 safely support students with physical assistance needs
• Comfort in a highly active, hands-on support role

Physical Requirements:

This role requires:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting
• Assisting with transfers, mobility support, and physical student assistance
• Ability to safely support students and equipment throughout the school day
• Indoor and occasional outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Why Killeen ISD?

• Meaningful student-centered work
• School-year schedule with summers off from active work
• Paid over 12 months
• Supportive special education team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to make a direct daily impact in a student’s educational journey

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