Special Education Assistant - Early Childhood - Bear Creek ES

Young World Physical Education; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 31,100; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Euless, Texas is seeking a full-time Special Education Assistant starting on August 3, 2026. This role involves monitoring and assisting special education students with diverse needs in classroom settings while implementing instructional strategies.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma, relevant educational experience, and possess strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional development and training are provided to help you support students effectively.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 48+ hours of higher education or approved academic assessment.
• Educational Aide Certification required, may apply once employed.
• Previous experience in education preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and instruction of special education students.
• Adapt classroom work and assist teachers in lesson plans.
• Support social and behavioral needs of assigned students.
• Maintain confidentiality and regular attendance.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to adapt curriculum

Crisis intervention

Record keeping

Bilingual

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

48+ hours of study in higher education

Educational Aide Certification

Tools

Personal computer

Audio/visual equipment

Job description

Special Education Assistant – Early Childhood – Bear Creek ES

Job ID: 5721374

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $123.75 Per Day

Job Description

Primary Purpose: The primary purpose is to assist (under professional supervision) in the monitoring and instruction of special education students with a variety of physical, emotional, behavioral, or instructional needs within typical or specialized classroom settings. The employee assists in implementation of instructional, self-help, and behavior management strategies in order to facilitate student success in a variety of settings.

This position starts on August 3, 2026

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 48+ hours of study in higher education, Associates Degree or higher, or an academic assessment approved for No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
• Previous experience in an educational environment preferred
• Bilingual preferred
• An Educational Aide Certification is required, but may be applied for once employed

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Adapt classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom curriculum and instruction.
• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living, behavioral, and educational skills. Follows students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Perform record keeping, data collection, and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing services for students with disabilities.
• Monitor students with specialized needs in less structured environments such as playgrounds, lunch, hall, etc. as needed.
• Help maintain behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and using appropriately trained and approved methods of de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Support social, communication, physical, and behavioral needs of students.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Assist campus in limited duty assignments related to special education students as directed by campus administrator.
• Adhere to flexible schedule as provided by campus administrator in conjunction with special education teacher.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff, and as necessary to carry out job responsibilities.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Equipment Used

• Wheelchair lift, ramps, student adapted equipment, personal computer, copier, and audio/visual equipment.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress in a professional manner.
• Frequent standing stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; lifting of students.
• Assistance with student hygiene needs may be required.

Intent and Acknowledgment

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.