Special Education Aide

Applitrack; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Spring Junior High School seeks a Support Staff/Special Education Aide to assist the teacher in classroom activities and administrative tasks, under supervision.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, supervising students, assisting with testing, maintaining records, and supporting substitute teachers, with emphasis on helping students access learning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must meet NCLB requirements: two years of higher education or an associate's degree or equivalent standards.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assigned assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Performs other duties as determined by the local school district.

Skills

Ability to work with children

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Aide

Date Posted: 9/23/2026

Job Description

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Must neet NCLB requirements:
  • (a) completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education; or
  • (b) obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
  • (c) meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment:
    • 1. knowledge of, and the ability in instructin reading, writing, and mathematics; or
    • 2. knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Special Knowledge/Skills:
  • Ability to work well with children.
  • Knowledge of general office equipment.

Salary Schedule

Local Hiring Schedule

Additional Job Information

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assigned assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Performs other duties as determined by the local school district.

Contact Information

Brad Froman
Principal
Big Spring Junior High School
432-264-4135