Special Education Instructional Aide

Special Education Instructional Aide

New Braunfels High School, New Braunfels, Texas

This job is also posted in New Braunfels

Job : 5727564

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

• High school diploma or GED
• Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC
• Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college

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

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including bathroom needs and transferring to and from
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes interviewing in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs while working with individuals or in small
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual

• Maintain
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Attend training on physical restraint each
• Assist with medical logs as

None

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Occasional district wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jennifer Morgan , Assistant Principal
• New Braunfels High School
• Email: jennifermorgan