Educational Aide - Elementary School / Sp Ed Resource Inclusion

Lubbock Independent School District; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Special Education Educational Aide for R Wilson Elementary School to support students with disabilities in a resource inclusion setting. Under supervision of certified teachers and the principal, you will assist with instructional activities, self-help tasks, and behavior management to help students access learning.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and ability to work with children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, and seizure activity as needed.
• Help supervise students inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Follow verbal and written instructions

Work with children with disabilities

Behavior management

Self-help support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Educational Aide - Elementary School / Sp Ed Resource Inclusion JobID: 6424

• Position Type: Educational Aide/ Educational Aide Special Ed (Various)
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: R Wilson Elementary School

Job Title: Special Education Educational Aide Wage/Hour Status: Non-exemptReports to: Principal and teacher(s) assignedPay Grade: IS 1 & 2Dept./School: Elementary/Secondary Education Length of Contract: 10 mos., 12 mos.Revised: 4/5/19

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 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 GED

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 Duties:

• 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, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• 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 13. Maintain confidentiality.

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

General Employee Requirements:

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions.
• Physical ability to do lifting (10 lbs. or more), talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility.
• The ability to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning and seizure activity.
• The ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to cope with biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

This foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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