Special Education Instructional Aide

Lamar Elementary; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 19,559 - 27,857; Full time

Job summary

Lamar Elementary in New Braunfels, Texas seeks a Special Education Instructional Aide to support students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher. This role focuses on implementing classroom programs, assisting with self-help and behavior management, and facilitating instructional activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, an Educational Aide Certificate (SBEC), and at least some college hours or an associate degree.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of supplies
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required documents
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitutes

Skills

Disability support

Instructional communication

Verbal/written instructions

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate SBEC

Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate / AA or two years college

Job description

Special Education Instructional Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5848125
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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

Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC

Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college

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

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
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including bathroom needs and transferring to and from
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes interviewing in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs while working with individuals or in small
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual

Other

Maintain Confidentiality

• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Attend training on physical restraint each
• Assist with medical logs as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

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
Salary: $17.21 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Christopher Russell , Principal
• Lamar Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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