Elementary Special Education Aide: Support and Grow Minds

Sylvania; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Blooming Grove ISD in Texas seeks a Special Education Aide for elementary students to support IEP implementation and daily instructional activities. The role involves assisting with self-help, behavior management, and adapting materials under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus options for further education such as an associate’s degree or two years of college and a Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of college.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communication effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Texas education aide certificate

Job description

Blooming Grove ISD in Texas seeks a Special Education Aide for elementary students to support IEP implementation and daily instructional activities. The role involves assisting with self-help, behavior management, and adapting materials under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus options for further education such as an associate’s degree or two years of college and a Texas educational aide certificate.