Life Skills Classroom Aide

Spring Hill Junior High; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Hill Independent School District's Spring Hill Junior High in Longview, Texas seeks a Life Skills Classroom Aide to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom.

This role assists with IEP implementation, behavior management, and instructional programs under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, Texas aide certificate, and prior experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience with IEP implementation and assisting students.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of students including physical needs and personal care.
• Assist with behavioral management and crisis intervention when needed.
• Develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises under teacher guidance.
• Assist students during lunch, bus, and playground activities.
• Keep teacher informed of any special needs or problems.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

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Life Skills Classroom Aide

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 7 Consortium Job Board , and Spring Hill Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5910038

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), 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

Experience:

Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

• 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).

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development 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

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cathy Reed
• 3101 Spring Hill Road
• Longview , Texas 75605
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]