Middle School - Developmental Aide Special Needs

Middle School; Lumberton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumberton Independent School District Middle School in Lumberton, Texas is seeking a Developmental Aide for students with disabilities. The role supports individual student needs inside and outside the classroom and assists with IEP implementation under teacher guidance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, plus a Texas educational aide certificate (assistance with certification available on hire). Previous experience with children is preferred, and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college completed.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate (assistive certification provided on hire).
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction.
• Ability to work well with children and communicate effectively.
• Preferred two years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical needs and personal care for individual students.
• Manage behavior and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Recognize and adapt to differences in students' medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Support motor skill development and instructional activities.
• Assist students in all school settings including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems.

Skills

Reading/Math instruction

Communication

Experience with children

Disability awareness

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Middle School - Developmental Aide Special Needs

Lumberton Independent School District Middle School - Lumberton, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919944

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 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 (Lumberton ISD can facilitate gaining certification upon hire)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program on the Early Childhood or Primary School campus.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Preferred two years 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.

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: $12.21 to $17.31 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• ANNA MILLER
• 121 S. Main St.
• Lumberton, Texas 77657
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]