Special Needs Aide

Young World Physical Education; Salado (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Salado Independent School District is seeking a Special Needs Aide to support students with disabilities at Salado Creek Elementary in Salado, Texas. Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will help implement IEPs, assist with self-help and behavior management, and support instructional programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree or two years of college, and a valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or two years of college.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Responsibilities

• Help meet individual student needs, including transferring to/from wheelchairs and assisting with personal care.
• Assist with behavior management and crisis intervention when needed.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet diverse medical, physical, and emotional needs.
• Support motor skill development and classroom instructional exercises.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground activities.
• Keep the teacher informed of student needs and issues.

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Effective communication

Education

High school/GED

Associate degree/2 years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Special Needs Aide

Salado Independent School District, Salado Creek Elementary – Salado, Texas (open in Google Maps)

Job Details

• Job ID: 5818571
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 07, 2026 1:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

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

• High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• 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 of experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Management

• Help meet the individual needs of students, 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 students, 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 students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom—including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

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); occasionally heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) 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.

Position Type

Full‑time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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

Contact Information

• Michael Novotny , Superintendent
• 601 N. Main
• P. O. Box 98
• Salado, Texas 76571
• Phone: 265‑947‑6901
• Email: [e-mail]