Special Ed. Aide Self-Contained

Sulphur Springs Independent School District Sulphur Springs Elementary School - Sulphur Springs, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Special Education Aide-Self Contained

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. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Associate’s degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Some experience working with children

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

• 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, intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground duty).

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Michelle Wallace, Principal
• Sulphur Springs Elementary School
• Email:

* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.