Aide - Special Education Inclusion (26-27 school year)

Young World Physical Education; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 17,771 - 26,642; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in San Angelo, Texas is hiring a Special Education Instructional Aide to support students with disabilities. This role involves assisting the teacher in instructional activities, managing student behavior, and providing personal care to students. Candidates must possess an Associate Degree or a valid Texas educational aide certificate. The position offers an hourly salary range of $12.90 to $19.34, depending on experience, and is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have an Associate Degree or a valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities is crucial.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing instructional and physical support to students with disabilities.
• Help manage behavior and provide personal care to students as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist in supervising students.

Skills

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Ability to assist with classroom instruction

Effective communication skills

Education

Associate Degree or valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Aide - Special Education Inclusion (26-27 school year)

Job Details

• Job ID: 5716684
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Terms of Employment: 10 months; 2026-2027 school year
• Hourly Salary Range: Minimum $12.90, Midpoint $16.12, Maximum $19.34

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Instructional Aide Inclusion

Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Reports To: Principal

Primary Purpose

Assist the teacher in providing for the instructional needs (primary) and physical needs of students with disabilities, primarily in the general education setting and also in the special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs for instruction (primary), self-help and behavior management. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of teacher(s).

Qualifications

• Education/Certification
  • Associate Degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or meet formal academic assessment
  • Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Special Knowledge/Skills
  • Ability to work well with children with disabilities
  • Ability to assist with classroom instruction
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Experience
  • Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers, as needed.

Student Management

• Assist students with disabilities according to individual needs for instruction (primary), transferring to and from wheelchair, lifting, positioning, signing, and other needs as assigned.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene as needed.
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special academic (primary), medical, physical, communicative, and emotional need.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher as needed.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the day; inside and outside the classroom; in the cafeteria, in the hallway, at the drop‑off/pick‑up line and bus stop, on the bus, on the playground, on field trips; before and after school hours when in the school’s care; and at other times and locations as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Professional Growth and Development

• Maintain familiarity with district curriculum and initiatives to better serve the needs of students.
• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, and special events as assigned.

Communication

• Maintain communication with the teacher regarding the special needs or problems of individual students.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals to the community and solicit community support.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office and classroom equipment, computer, peripherals, electronic devices
• Posture: Prolonged sitting/standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, keyboarding, use of mouse, wrist flexion/extension
• Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds without assistance, 30–55 pounds with assistance, and more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance; lifting and repositioning students
• Environment: Work is performed on campus, indoors and outdoors; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required