Special Education Aide Pool (2026-2027)

Young World Physical Education; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Corsicana, Texas, is seeking a Special Education Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The aide will assist the special education teacher in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, relevant college hours, and a Texas Educational Aide Certificate. Responsibilities include supporting students with physical needs, managing behavior, and preparing instructional materials. Starting salary is competitive with benefits.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs.
• Help manage behavior of students, intervening in crises when necessary.
• Supervise students throughout the school day.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

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

Tools

Wheelchair lift

Personal computer

Copier

Audiovisual equipment

Job description

Special Education Aide Pool (2026-2027)

Corsicana ISD District-Wide - Corsicana, Texas

Position Type

Full-Time

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: 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.

Employer Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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].