SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lubbock-Cooper ISD; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. You'll assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and support students throughout the school day, including lunch and recess. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a Texas educational aide certificate, and the ability to work effectively with children with disabilities. This role includes both classroom and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Two years experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of students, including personal care.
• Manage behavior of assigned students, including crisis intervention.
• Assist in developing motor skills and conducting instructional exercises.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Associate’s degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Standard instructional equipment

Adaptive equipment used by students

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal

School: Lubbock-Cooper ISD

Primary Purpose

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Associate’s degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Experience:

• Two years experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Management

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in students’ special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students.

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting; bending/stooping; pushing/pulling; twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non‑ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment.

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases).

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:46:38 PM CST.