Elementary Special Education Aide

Pleasanton Elementary; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasanton Elementary in Pleasanton, TX is seeking an Elementary Special Education Aide to support a special education teacher in addressing the instructional and physical needs of students with disabilities.

Under general supervision, you will assist with self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs, help prepare materials, supervise students, and maintain a safe classroom. Salary ranges from $15.06 to $20.77 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of braille preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist teacher with administrative records and reports.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Office equipment

Braille knowledge

Child interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Braille equipment

Job description

Elementary Special Education Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926468

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

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

Knowledge of braille preferred

Support and reinforce the instruction (example: provide verbal descritpions to the student of visual presentations)

Prepare materials

Help the student practice skills (example: guide the student as he/she completes her math assignment using braille)

Monitor their safety

Assist with self-care tasks

Support social interactions

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, 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

8. Maintain confidentiality.

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

10. Perform the duties that are appropriate for a person funded under the ___________________________________ federal program.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

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

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.06 to $20.77 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Angela Acevedo-Pena , Principal


• Pleasanton Elementary


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]