Elementary School Special Education Assistant (ECSE/ALE)

Alkek Elementary School is looking for a fun, experienced, and student centered Special Education Assistant to join the Alkek Elementary Family for the 2026-2027 school year.

Dept./School: Alkek Elementary School
Start Date: Immediate
Bandera ISD is a 4-Day instructional district (Mon-Thurs)

Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education and/or regular education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP). Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act. (or the ability to pass a basic educational knowledge assessment).

Valid Texas educational aide certificate (or the ability to obtain the certificate)

CPI Certification (or the ability to obtain the training)

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:

Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

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

Student Management

• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene..
• Assist teachers with responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills/ independent skills and assist with instructional assignments assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, P.E. and/or playground.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned as per the needs of the school district.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, stair climber, computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment, any equipment that is specific to a student.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Interested applicants should contact Dixie Moseley, Campus Principal, at dmoseley@banderaisd2.net for more information.