ECSE Educational Aide - LVES

Lago Vista ISD; Lago Vista (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS Active-Care Health Insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Cafeteria plan

Job summary

Lago Vista ISD is looking for an Educational Aide to assist Early Childhood Special Education teachers in providing support for students with disabilities. Key responsibilities include helping in student care, monitoring behavior, engaging in play, and lifting/presenting assistance when required.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Lago Vista ISD offers generous benefits, including contributions to health insurance premiums and additional coverage options.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Engagement in play and physical activities with students.
• Experience supporting students in special education settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and care of students with disabilities.
• Monitor student behavior and provide support.
• Help students in self-care and toileting activities.

Skills

Working with children

Physical capability

Agency in transition assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff

Date Posted: 6/17/2026

Location: Lago Vista Elementary School

Primary Purpose

Assist the Early Childhood Special Education teacher to provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in the student's educational setting. Assist in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in the ECSE or other special needs settings; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel, all under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Typical Duties & Responsibilities

• Working with children individually or in small groups under teacher direction.
• Be assigned to miscellaneous duties around the classrooms; i.e., bulletin boards, preparing materials, readying the equipment, house cleaning, preparing snacks, duplicating materials, etc.
• Assist children in specific arts and crafts activities.
• Support and assist students in meeting classroom and school expectations of appropriate behavior.
• Must engage in play on the floor, outside and in gym areas. The Educational Aide is frequently required to bend at the neck, squat and kneel. The Educational Aide is required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally need to lift a young child.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to adapt to the physical demands of this position.
• Assist/accompany students during transitions in and out of the ECSE classroom.
• Assist the teacher in routine reporting and accounting of student information.
• Assist the teacher in helping students remove and put on outer apparel.
• Assist in positioning and bracing of students.
• Help in unusual situations, i.e., field trips, fire drills, tornado drills, etc.
• Observe and record behavior, as well as assist in the utilization of techniques designed by the teacher.
• Work with a variety of staff including other educational aides, teachers, and administrators.
• Assist the students in toileting and self-care activities; i.e., washing, brushing teeth, diapering, etc.
• Assist with lifting students.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information regarding the students, respecting the dignity of every student and family.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or supervisor.

Generous Benefits

TRS Active-Care – The District pays $445 a month toward the employee health insurance premiums; vision and dental offered; cafeteria plan available.