Special Education Aide - Life Skills

Middle School; Rogers (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogers ISD Middle School in Rogers, Texas is hiring a Special Education Aide - Life Skills to support teachers in a special education setting. This role involves assisting with instructional programs, self-help skills, behavior management, and daily student supervision under the direction of certified staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas educational aide certificate. Candidates should be able to work with students with disabilities and follow written

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom; assist with inventory and equipment care.
• Assist in keeping administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students and aid in daily activities (lunchroom, bus, playground).

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow instructions

Communicate effectively

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Special Education Aide - Life Skills

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5915156

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Aide - Life Skills

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s)

Date Revised: August 2026

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teachers provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of the certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.25 to $20.63 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chase Coulter , Principal
• Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]