Special Education Aide - Shadow

Young World Physical Education; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District in Texarkana, TX seeks a Special Education Aide to shadow and assist in providing physical and instructional support for students with disabilities. Under supervision of a certified teacher, duties include materials prep, classroom organization, behavior support, and documentation to support student progress.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certificate, and the ability to work with children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college or formal assessment per NCLB.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities and follow instructions.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education teacher with instructional materials and setup.
• Support students with physical and self-care needs.
• Monitor students during activities and manage behavior as directed.
• Help with supervision during meals, buses, and outdoor activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff meetings and training.

Skills

Child interaction

Verbal/Written instructions

Medical/physical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 2 years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Special Education Aide - Shadow

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District

Liberty-Eylau High School - Texarkana, Texas

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880739

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 5:00 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

AND

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act

AND

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to assist in instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

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.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Possible Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, audiovisual equipment, and other technology.

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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brandy Burnett
• 2901 Leopard Drive
• Texarkana, Texas 75501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]