Special Education Aide (Foundational Learning)

Lockhart Junior High; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockhart Independent School District’s Lockhart Junior High in Lockhart, Texas seeks a Special Education Aide (Foundational Learning) to support a teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Under supervision of a certified teacher, you will help prepare instructional materials and assist with behavior management across the school day.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a Texas educational aide certificate; prior experience

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

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 transferring to and from wheelchairs.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care.
• Help manage behavior of students, including crisis intervention and restraining disruptive behavior as needed.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Ability to follow verbal and written

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate upon hire

Job description

Special Education Aide (Foundational Learning)

Special Education Aide (Foundational Learning)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930069
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart’s Leaders

• Having aLock"heart" for Peoplewhich is focused on developing one's relational capacity;
• Unlocking Potentialwhich is centered on the development and empowerment of both the self and others; and,
• BeingLocked on Excellencewhich means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with

disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, includingself-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision ofprincipal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate upon hire

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, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care.
• 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.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.60 to $19.92 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Shelby Nelson
• 419 Bois D'Arc St.
• Lockhart, Texas 78644
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]