Educ Aide - Spec Ed/Lifeskills

Devonian Elementary School; Andrews (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Devonian Elementary School in Andrews, Texas, is hiring an Educational Aide for a Special Education/Lifeskills program for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom under a certified teacher and campus principal supervision.

Responsibilities include instructional support, student management, and daily classroom operations. Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus Texas aide certificate; prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college completed.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities and follow instructions.
• Strong communication and office equipment skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and help with inventory and equipment care.
• Assist with administrative records and reports; support substitute teachers.
• Help manage student behavior and safety, including supervision in lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff development and events.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Effective communication

Office equipment knowledge

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Andrews Independent School District Devonian Elementary School - Andrews, Texas Open in Google Maps

Educ Aide - Spec Ed/Lifeskills

Andrews Independent School District Devonian Elementary School - Andrews, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Andrews Independent School District, and Region 18 Education Service Center Consortium

Job Details

Job ID: 5662613

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Job Title: Educational Aide - Spec Ed

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Campus Principal

Date Revised: January 5,2024

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

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:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
• 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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• 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.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $101.20 Per Day

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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