Becoming an Educational Aide in Texas

You must first be employed by a school district before being eligible to apply for an Educational Aide certificate. Contact your employing school district for application instructions.

Educational Aide I requirements

must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent

Experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience.

Educational Aide II requirements

must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
have satisfied one of the following requirements

have two creditable years of experience as an Educational Aide I; or
have a minimum of 15 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas; or
have demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area as determined by the local school district; and

have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent

Education Aide III requirements

must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
have satisfied one of the following requirements:

have three creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or II; or
have 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas; and

have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent