Special Needs Aide (Early Childhood)

Salado Ind School District; Salado (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Salado Ind School District in Salado, Texas is seeking a Special Needs Aide (Early Childhood) to support individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom, and to assist with IEP implementation under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role involves helping with self-help skills, behavior management, feeding and personal care, and participating in daily activities across the school environment, including lunchroom and playground duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Ability to follow verbal and written

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Special Needs Aide (Early Childhood)

Salado Ind School District Thomas Arnold Elementary - Salado, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5914852
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 7:00 PM (UTC)

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:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

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