OAK GROVE SPED AIDE/PARAPROFESSIONAL

OAK GROVE SPED AIDE/PARAPROFESSIONAL

Brownfield ISD Oak Grove Elementary School – Brownfield, Texas. Open in Google Maps. Job Details Job ID: 5736628 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description 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. Major Responsibilities and Duties 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 ( Position Type: Full‑Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Christi Peck, OG Principal Oak Grove Elementary School Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io *Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education