Special Education Aide

Blue Hole Primary; Wimberley (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Hole Primary in Wimberley, TX is seeking a dedicated Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will assist with instructional materials, behavioral management, and adaptive activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and the preferred Texas educational aide certificate. Bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred Texas educational aide certificate (Candidate responsible for obtaining).
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience: Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers, lifting, and positioning.
• Assist students with personal care tasks and monitoring during the day.
• Help manage behavior and support learning in small groups or individuals.

Skills

Work with children

Follow instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate (preferred)

Job description

Special Education Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967623

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education / transitional/self-contained classroom setting. 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 GED

Preferred valid Texas educational aide certificate (Candidate responsible for obtaining.)

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

Bilingual preferred

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, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs (including lifting and/or transferring), and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• 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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Ability to lift 25-50 pounds.

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: $16.31 to $23.53 Per Hour

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