Oak Grove Sped Aide​/Paraprofessional

OAK GROVE SPED AIDE/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Brownfield ISD Oak Grove Elementary School – Brownfield, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5736628

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Special Education Aide – Self Contained

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s)

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary

Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self‑contained classroom, assist in implementation of classroom programs—including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs—under the general supervision of the principal and the direct supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Experience: Some experience working with children.

• Instructional Support: Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays; maintain a neat and orderly classroom; manage inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment; assist teacher with administrative records and required reports; provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Student Management: Assist students with physical disabilities—including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene; keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students; help manage behavior of students, intervene in crisis situations, and restrain disruptive or dangerous students as needed; recognize each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interactions accordingly;
  
  work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher; supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground duty).
• Other: Maintain confidentiality; participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned; follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting; frequent walking and reaching; frequent light lifting and carrying (