OAK GROVE SPED AIDE-Self Contained

Oak Grove Elementary School; Brownfield (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Grove Elementary School in Brownfield, Texas, is seeking a Special Education Aide for a self-contained classroom. The aide will support instructional programs, behavior management, and daily student needs under supervision of a certified teacher.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas educational aide certificate, and previous experience with children. This is a full-time position at the assigned campus with on-site duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree or two years of college
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom and manage equipment
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• Help teachers keep administrative records and reports
• Provide orientation to substitute teachers
• Supervise students during the day, including lunchroom/bus/playground
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Communication

Office equipment

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associates degree or 2 years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

OAK GROVE SPED AIDE-Self Contained

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940748

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 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. 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, associates 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.

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

Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with 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. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.

Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.

Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and 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:

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christi Peck , OG Principal
• Oak Grove Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]