Special Education Aide, Lifeskills Pool 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Brownsville, Texas, is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Aide for the Lifeskills Pool. The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and will support students with special needs by assisting teachers in developing instructional materials and supervising student behaviors. This role requires knowledge of special medical and emotional needs, maintaining a safe classroom environment.

The starting salary is $17.50 per hour with a commitment to confidentiality and ethical behavior expected from all staff members.

Qualifications

• Must upload HS diploma/GED in English.
• Must meet either Option 1 or Option 2 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists the teacher with instructional materials.
• Helps manage behavior of students.
• Assists students with physical disabilities.
• Supervises students throughout the school day.
• Maintains confidentiality and ethical behavior.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forty-eight university or college hours

Valid Educational Aide Certification

Job description

Special Education Aide, Lifeskills Pool 2026-2027

Brownsville Independent School District (BROWNSVILLE ISD) – Brownsville, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5730438

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MUST UPLOAD HS DIPLOMA/GED in English and DOCUMENTS FROM OPTION 1 OR 2

REQUIRED:

Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required in English (can submit a High School Transcript) and MEET ONE of the following Options:

Option 1

• Forty-eight (48) university, college and/or vocational level hours with core subjects from an accredited institution of higher education and/or
• Associate’s (or higher) Official Transcript/Diploma (required in English)
• Student Academic Record/View NOT VALID – Must be an Official Transcript
• Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent. Experience may be work in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed daycare centers, or similar experience

Option 2

A Current Full-Time Brownsville ISD employee with a Valid Educational Aide Certification and High School Diploma or GED required in English and have met a rigorous standard quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local assessment, knowledge and ability to assist in instruction (TOPS training).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administration regulations, and state and local board policy. Assists the teacher with the planning, preparing and developing various instructional materials while considering factors such as individual needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations of students. Helps the teacher with management of behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed. Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Assists the teacher with the arrangement and adjustment of tools, work aids, and equipment used by students in the classroom such as specially equipped worktables, computers, typewriters, and mechanized page-turners. Assists the teacher with the presentation of subject matter to students, individually or in groups using a variety of methods and techniques to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises. Assists students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning. Assists students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene. Assists the teacher in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom. Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. Assists the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports. Keeps the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students. Attends support classes with students, if needed (i.e., APE, Music) Participates in special events as assigned. Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers as per teacher’s daily lesson plan. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties. Maintains confidentiality. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior as is expected of all District employees. Maintains professional growth by attending in-services and meetings as requested/required. Performs other related duties assigned by the teacher or principal.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.50 Per Hour