ECSE/Life Academics Special Ed Aide

Northwest Elementary; Brownwood (TX); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwest Elementary in Brownwood, Texas is seeking an ECSE/Life Academics Special Ed Aide to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist with instructional programs, behavior management, and daily classroom routines under the supervision of a certified teacher and principal.

Starting immediately, 183-day schedule and district salary plan, with a focus on student safety, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifikationen

• Education/paraprofessional certification required or equivalent.
• Ability to assist in self-contained classroom settings.
• Experience with students with disabilities is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials.
• Help maintain a neat, organized classroom.
• Support students with physical and academic tasks.
• Supervise students during school day activities.

Kenntnisse

Disability support

Effective communication

Instructional support

Follow instructions

Ausbildung

Associate’s degree or 2 years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Jobbeschreibung

ECSE/Life Academics Special Ed Aide

Brownwood ISD Northwest Elementary - Brownwood, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Brownwood ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5959066
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.


• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.


• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.


• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.


• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.


• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.


• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.


• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.


• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.


• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.


• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Work Days: 183 days (days will be prorated to actual days worked)
Start Date: October/Nov 2026
Salary: District Salary Compensation Plan

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Christi Burks , Principal


• Northwest Elementary


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]