Special Needs Aide

Salado Ind School District; Salado (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salado Independent School District seeks a dedicated Special Needs Aide to assist students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. You will help implement IEPs, support self-help and behavior management, and work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and a Texas Educational Aide Certificate, with at least two years of experience with children. You will be part of a team across the school day, including lunch and bus duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college or an associates degree preferred.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meeting individual student needs including transfers to/from wheelchairs and personal care.
• Assist with implementing IEPs and instructional programs under supervision.
• Help manage student behavior and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground activities.
• Keep teacher informed of any student needs or problems.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in required professional activities.

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years college

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), 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 hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, 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 student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher 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, and 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 nonambulatory 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.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job ID: 5986748

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 PM (UTC)

Special Needs Aide

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This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Contact Information

• Michael Novotny , Superintendent
• 601 N. Main
• P. O. Box 98
• Salado, Texas 76571
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]