Instructional Partner/Educational Aide, Early Childhood Special Education

Burnet-Consolidated-Isd; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnet CISD is seeking an Instructional Partner/Educational Aide for Early Childhood Special Education. The role supports students with disabilities under the supervision of a teacher, prepares instructional materials, and helps maintain a positive classroom environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas educational aide certificate, and 48 college hours or higher, or an associate degree or higher, or Highly Qualified Certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• At least 48 semester or equivalent trimester hours, or an Associate's degree or higher, or Highly Qualified Certificate issued by ACC, Region 13, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher to provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.
• Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Supervise students and assist with routine care and behavior support as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and participate in staff development.

Skills

General office skills

Ability to work with children

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Associate's degree or higher / Highly Qualified Certificate

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Burnet CISD

Instructional Partner/Educational Aide, Early Childhood Special Education JobID: 1605

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Partner
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026

Primary Purpose: Assist special education teacher to provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in various special education settings as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• At least 48 semester (or equivalent trimester hours) of college work, or Associate's degree or higher, or Highly Qualified Certificate issued by ACC, Region 13, or an equivalent institution

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work well and in a positive manner with staff, students, and public

Experience:

Prior experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and 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.
• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups of students as directed by teacher.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials, visual schedules, and individuals behavioral supports as directed.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist with data collections for student progress monitoring.
• 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.
• Punctual and regular attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Maintain positive community relations by establishing proper rapport with students, parents, staff, and public.
• The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 208E. Brier St. Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-2124.