Special Education Aide (Foundational Learning)

Lockhart High School; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockhart Independent School District's Lockhart High School in Lockhart, Texas, seeks a Special Education Aide (Foundational Learning) to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional programs, self-help, behavior management, and classroom activities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students during the school day and in common areas.

Skills

Work with children

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Special Education Aide (Foundational Learning)

Lockhart Independent School District, Lockhart High School – Lockhart, Texas (Open in Google Maps)

This job is also posted in Lockhart Independent Sch Dist

Job Details

Job ID: 5903729
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 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 of principal 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]