Special Education​/Life Skills Aide

Special Education/Life Skills Aide

Big Spring ISD Big Spring Intermediate 5th & 6th Grade Campus - Big Spring, Texas

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Job : 5516884

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 20, 2026 1:05 PM (UTC)

Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

• High School diploma or GED
• Must meet NCLB requirements:
  • (a) completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education;
  • (b) obtained an associate's (or higher) degree;
  • (c) meet a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local assessment:
    • 1. knowledge of, and the ability in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics;
    • 2. knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  • Ability to work well with children.
  • Knowledge of general office equipment.

Local Hiring Schedule

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assigned assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Performs other duties as determined by the local school district.

• Gina Wells , HR
• 708 E 11th Place
• Big Spring, Texas 79728
• Phone:
• Email:

Full-time

• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education >
  General Special Education
• Special Education >
  Life Skills