Life Skills Aide for Special Education - Student Support

Rusk Elementary School; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rusk Elementary School in Rusk, Texas is seeking a Special Education Life Skills Instructional Aide to support students under a certified teacher’s direction. The role involves small-group instruction, material preparation, and daily classroom management.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree or two years of college, and a Texas educational aide certificate or eligibility. The position requires patience working with children and effective communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college, or equivalent academic assessment as required by policy.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective tests and assignments.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground activities.
• Note special needs or problems of individual students and communicate with the teacher.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Math instruction

Child interaction

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree / two years college

Texas educational aide certificate or eligibility

Job description

Rusk Elementary School in Rusk, Texas is seeking a Special Education Life Skills Instructional Aide to support students under a certified teacher’s direction. The role involves small-group instruction, material preparation, and daily classroom management.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree or two years of college, and a Texas educational aide certificate or eligibility. The position requires patience working with children and effective communication with staff and families.