Paraprofessional​/Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant
- Special Education

Cedars International Academy Cedars International Academy Pre-K4-8th Grade Campus
- Austin, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Cedars International Academy , and Texas Charter School Association

Job : 5860740

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026

Job Title:Paraprofessional/ Teaching Assistant
- Special Education

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal, SpEd Coordinator, & Teacher(s) Assigned Working Days: 188 days

Dept./School: Special Education, Assigned Campus Date Revised: 11 /2024

Provide specialized instruction under the direction of Special Education Teachers to Pre-K4-12 th grade students for all core subjects.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED with
• Valid Texas Educational Aide (Paraprofessional) Certificate or
• A College Degree may be substituted for a Texas Educational Aide (Paraprofessional) Certificate
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work well with children and/or teenagers
• Ability to communicate effectively, be flexible, and punctual, and work within a team
• Ability to use Computers, Google suite of products including Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Zoom, Copier, & Audio Visual Equipment

• Some experience working with children and/or teenagers

• Provide specialized instruction under the direction of Special Education Teachers to assigned students for all core subjects.
• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Under the direction of Special Education Teachers, the Teacher Assistant must keep accurate administrative records to include service times, goal progress, and student attendance.
• Substitute for the regular teacher on an as-needed basis.

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the Special Education or General Education teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the student's General Ed and Special Ed teachers informed of the special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

• None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

• Monday-Thursday 7-15 am - 4:00 pm
• Friday 7:30 am - 12:30 pm

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30,080 to $41,743 Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Allyson Reichenau , Special Education Director
• Cedars International Academy Pre-K3-12th Grade
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).