OAK GROVE SPED AIDE/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Young World Physical Education; Brownfield (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a full-time Special Education Aide at Oak Grove Elementary School in Texas. Your role will be to assist students with disabilities, working under the supervision of a certified teacher. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, managing classroom behavior, and providing personal care to students.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, a valid Texas educational aide certificate, and a strong ability to work with children. Join us to make a difference!

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and managing the classroom.
• Help students with physical disabilities including personal care.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow district safety protocols.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

OAK GROVE SPED AIDE/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Brownfield ISD Oak Grove Elementary School – Brownfield, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5736628

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Aide – Self Contained

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s)

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose: Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom, assist in implementation of classroom programs—including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs—under the general supervision of the principal and the direct supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Experience: Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Instructional Support: Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays; maintain a neat and orderly classroom; manage inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment; assist teacher with administrative records and required reports; provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Student Management: Assist students with physical disabilities—including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene; keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students; help manage behavior of students, intervene in crisis situations, and restrain disruptive or dangerous students as needed; recognize each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interactions accordingly; work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher; supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground duty).
• Other: Maintain confidentiality; participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned; follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting; frequent walking and reaching; frequent light lifting and carrying (<15 lb), occasional heavy lifting (≥ 45 lb) including positioning students and moving adaptive equipment; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather), noise, and biological hazards; maintain emotional control under stress.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Christi Peck, OG Principal
• Oak Grove Elementary School
• Phone: 806‑637‑6455
• Email: [e-mail]

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