EOMS - FA Aide (2026-2027)

Oldham County Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools is seeking an Exceptional Children Services Instructional Assistant for a highly structured classroom environment. This role involves implementing educational programs designed by special education teachers and assisting students with diverse needs.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively, possess a high school diploma, and meet specific physical requirements. The position requires supporting the educational goals within a structured educational framework.

Employment terms include a salary based on a 185-day contract with a 7-hour workday.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children in structured settings.
• Experience assisting teachers in instructional programs.
• Ability to manage classroom activities and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in classrooms.
• Comply with Federal and State IDEA guidelines.
• Maintain classroom management in the teacher's absence.
• Assist students with technology and medically related services.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Ability to work collaboratively

Experience with children in a group setting

Lifting, pushing, pulling 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma

Passing Paraeducator exam or 48 college credit hours

Job description

Position Type: ECS - Classified/Student Support Services/ ECS Aide

Date Posted: 6/15/2026

Exceptional Children Services Instructional Assistant - Highly Structured Classroom

Job Goal: To implement the educational programs developed by the Special Education teacher.

Job Type: Classified

Job Class Code: 7318

Position Type: Salary

Reports to: Building Principal/Special Education Classroom Teacher/Director of Exceptional Children Services

Terms of Employment: Compensation will be determined based on 185 contract days on the board approved 109 salary schedule. This position requires a 7-hour workday.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work with children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• High school diploma.
• Passing Paraeducator exam or 48 college credit hours required.
• Experience with children in a group setting.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull 40 pounds and also be able to bend at the waist, kneel and reach above your head.

Performance Responsibilities

• Provides assistance for the special education classroom teacher of exceptional students in the highly structured setting and general education setting.
• Assists the teacher in carrying out specially designed instructional programs for individual students.
• Complies with all Federal and State IDEA guidelines.
• Assists in classroom assessments, IEP data collection, grading, creating materials, individual and group instruction, and filing activities.
• Attend all required professional development and other meetings directly assigned to this position.
• Maintains classroom management and academics in the absence of the teacher.
• Assists students with technology used in the classroom and across school settings.
• Performs and documents necessary medically related services (such as feeding, meal prep, hygiene assistance, medication administration, toileting, etc.) for all students who receive nursing services.
• Other duties assigned by school administrators and/or supervising teacher(s).