AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION LD

DISTRICT-WIDE; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,352 - 29,756; Full time

Job summary

A Texas educational institution is looking for a Full-Time Special Education Aide to assist in implementing educational plans for students with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent hours and some experience with young children. The position offers a salary range from $15.50 to $21.60 per hour, with responsibilities including developing learning activities and supporting classroom management. Contact Dr. Jessica Southern, HR Director for applications.

Qualifications

• Must meet No Child Left Behind requirements.
• Some experience working with children with learning disabilities.
• Temperament to work with handicapped children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing student educational plans.
• Develop activities to reinforce learning.
• Assist with behavior management and classroom control.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work with children

Familiarity with audio-visual equipment

Education

Associate’s Degree or 48 semester hours

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION LD

Location: Odessa, Texas. District-wide. Also posted in Ector County ISD.

Job Details

Job ID: 4452104

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title

Special Education Aide LD

Wage/Hour Status

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Principal

Pay Grade

A02A

Dept./School

As assigned

Days

187

Primary Purpose

Assist in the implementation of student Intervention Educational Planning by supporting classroom instruction and activities for students with learning disabilities.

Qualifications

Ability to meet No Child Left Behind requirements: Associate’s Degree, 48 semester hours, or Academic Assessment; High School Diploma or GED; some experience working with young children; temperament to work with handicapped children; ability to maintain effective working relationships with teacher(s), students and administrators; alternatives may be considered by the Board.

Education/Certification

• Associate’s Degree, 48 semester hours, or Academic Assessment.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited program.
• Ability to meet No Child Left Behind requirements.

Special Knowledge Skills

Basic computer skills; familiarity with audio-visual equipment.

Experience

Some experience working with children with learning disabilities.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the student intervention educational plan.
• Develop creative activities to supplement and reinforce learning.
• Familiar with and maintain classroom materials and supplies.
• Assist the teacher in storing materials properly.
• Be punctual and conduct group activities.
• Assist in constructing teaching aides and materials.
• Operate audio-visual equipment.
• Grade or assist in grading papers and recording scores.
• Maintain orderly records.
• Remain optimistic, cheerful, and supportive when working with students.
• Exercise firm but kind control of student behavior, abiding by the teacher’s policy.
• Assist with feeding/positioning of students when necessary.
• Help decorate the classroom.
• Assist in escorting students to and from the bus.
• Perform duties assigned by the principal.
• Make home visits with the teacher.
• Support classroom control with courtesy and good manners.
• Accept the teacher as authority in the classroom.
• Be subject to transfer, reassignment, split-teacher assignment, and bus monitor assignment as needed.
• Dress appropriately and ask for clarification of policies as necessary.
• Use basic computer skills; refer questions about the program to the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of students’ testing, diagnosis status, and personal problems.
• Assist with toileting needs, including diapering when necessary.
• Attend required district hours of staff development.
• Professional dress is required.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the campus principal.

Working Conditions

Mental and physical demands include maintaining emotional control under stress, frequent district-wide and statewide travel, occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$15.50 to $21.60 Per Hour

Job Categories

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Dr. Jessica Southern, HR Director
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]