Special Education Aide - Life Skills

Carroll Elementary School; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Carroll Elementary School in Corsicana, TX is seeking a Special Education Aide - Life Skills to support a classroom for students with disabilities. Under the supervision of the certified teacher, you will assist with instructional activities, self-help skills, and behavior management to help students succeed.

The role involves preparing materials, maintaining a neat classroom, supervising students across the school day, and assisting with transport and personal care as needed, while keeping

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED and additional college hours or certificate.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate—Level III required.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat, orderly classroom and assist with equipment.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom, including lunch and recess.
• Assist with records and reports and support substitute teachers.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Effective communication

Knowledge of office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum 48 hours college/certificate

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate—Level III

Job description

Special Education Aide - Life Skills

Corsicana ISD Carroll Elementary School - Corsicana, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Corsicana ISD , and ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5978986

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 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 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
• Minimum of 48 hours of college or certificate from a qualified training program
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate—Level III

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, including feeding, bathroom needs, 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.

Corsicana ISD (CISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment should contact the CISD Director of Human Resources, the district Title IX coordinator. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of a disability should contact the CISD Transition Coordinator, the district ADA/Section 504 coordinator. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to the Superintendent at the Lee Education Center 2200 W. 4th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110, phone [phone].

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Tim Betts , Campus Principal
• Carroll Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]