Special Education Life Skills Instructional Aide

Rusk Elementary School; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rusk Elementary School in Rusk, Texas is seeking a Special Education Life Skills Instructional Aide to support students under a certified teacher’s direction. The role involves small-group instruction, material preparation, and daily classroom management.

Qualifications include an associate’s degree or two years of college, and a Texas educational aide certificate or eligibility. The position requires patience working with children and effective communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college, or equivalent academic assessment as required by policy.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective tests and assignments.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground activities.
• Note special needs or problems of individual students and communicate with the teacher.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Math instruction

Child interaction

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree / two years college

Texas educational aide certificate or eligibility

Job description

Special Education Life Skills Instructional Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934200

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

• Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met/be willing to meet formal academic assessment as required by theEvery Student SucceedsAct
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate, or abiliity to obtain one

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain 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

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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 Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ashley Oliver , Principal
• Rusk Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]