Special Education Academic Aide

Position: Special Education 1:1 Essential Academic Aide

Special Education 1:1 Essential Academic Aide

Key Information

• Position Type:
  Support Staff - Campus/ Special Education Aide - EA

• Date Posted: 11/5/2026

• Location:
  
  SEGUIN HIGH SCHOOL

Job Title

Special Education Essential Academic Aide

Reports To

Principal

Pay Grade

Clerical

Department / School

Campus

DAYS EMPLOYED

187

Exemption

Non-Exempt

Date Revised

Oct. 2026

Primary Purpose

Assist in the instruction and support of students in an Essential Academics classroom. Responsibilities include helping students with daily living tasks, social and communication skills, classroom activities, and behavior support under the direction of a certified teacher. Provide one-on-one or small-group assistance, ensure a safe and structured learning environment, and assist with documentation and data collection related to student progress and behavior.

Collaborate with the teaching team to promote student independence and participation in both academic and functional routines.

Our Districts Staffing Plan

* Our Districts staffing plan prioritizes placing Essential Academic Paraprofessionals to campuses with the highest student needs.*

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Must apply for TEA Educational Aide Certification

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree, two years of study (48 college hours) at an institute of higher learning, or meet formal academic assessment

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with children with special needs

General knowledge of office equipment and other assistive technologies

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assist the teacher in preparing instructional material and classroom displays.

Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

Assist in supervising students throughout the school day.

Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events.

Responsible for learning and adapting to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.

Regular exposure to noise.

Report to work on time every day.

Perform additional duties and accept other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Uses copier, calculator, PC, mainframe, printer, fax machine, and/or any new

Technology equipment and device as acquired by the district

Working Conditions Mental Demands

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Maintains emotional composure in high-stress situations

Effective problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork with colleagues

Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects within deadlines

Physical Demands and Environmental Factors

Ability to lift, carry, and transport instructional materials and supplies as needed for staff development and classroom support

Ability to safely de-escalate student behaviors using approved intervention techniques

Moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting. Able to lift more than 40lbs. Ability to provide physical care assigned for student(s). Ability to perform physical restraint as needed following correct procedures.

Other:
Able to work outdoors in inclement weather (rain, cold, extreme heat, etc.)

Other duties as assigned

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of paraprofessional personnel.

While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.