HS Special Education Aide (Self Contained)

Young World Physical Education; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 20,221,101 - 33,701,881; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Wells ISD is seeking an HS Special Education Aide for a self-contained classroom at Mineral Wells High School. You will support students with disabilities, assist with instructional programs, and follow guidance from teachers and principals.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, maintaining a neat classroom, assisting with student mobility and personal care, supervising throughout the day, and participating in staff development as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college study are acceptable.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate is required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and reports as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

HS Special Education Aide (Self Contained)

Mineral Wells ISD Mineral Wells High School - Mineral Wells, Texas

Job posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board and Mineral Wells Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5845228

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2026

Job Description

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

$14,678.50 to $24,464.20 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Shanna Spillers , Principal
• Mineral Wells High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]