Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• 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:

• Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.

Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.

Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.

Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Complete data collections tools for service implementation for special education teachers.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Maintain confidentiality.

Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special eventsas assigned.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds);
Occasional heavy lifting(45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kennedale ISD R.

F. Patterson Elementary - Arlington, Texas

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Job Details

Job : 5981118

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$17.25 to $20.70 Per Hour

Job Categories

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Cari Clark , Principal
• R.
  
  F. Patterson Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: