Life Skills Instructional Aide

New Braunfels High School; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

New Braunfels High School in New Braunfels, TX is seeking a Life Skills Instructional Aide to support students with disabilities in and out of the classroom. You will assist with IEP implementation, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision.

The role requires an educational aide certificate and prior experience with children. It is a full-time, on-site position offering hourly pay and opportunities to support students throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Must follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher maintain data records and required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with personal and mobility needs as required.
• Support behavior management and safety during transitions and activities.

Skills

Abilities with disabilities

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate SBEC

Paraprofessional Assessment / two-year college

Job description

Life Skills Instructional Aide

New Braunfels New Braunfels High School - New Braunfels, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5889743

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 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 GED
• Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC
• Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

• Two years of 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

• Help meet the individual needs of students, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning them, and/or interpreting instructions for them, etc.
• Help students take care of physical needs and personal care including, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene and feeding.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher and/or Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist or Adaptive PE 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 students.
• Help teacher maintain data records on learning and behavior.
• Keep personal car logs for Medicaid and turn in on a monthly basis for Medicaid eligible students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Attend trainings on physical restraint each year and CPR training as needed.

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lift and ramps. Walkers, special needs chair bars in the bathrooms. Computers and other assistive devices as needed.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.21 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Acosta , Assistant Principal
• New Braunfels High School
• Email: [e-mail]