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Adaptive Ed Paraprofessional; PK-2nd

Job in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, 78410, USA
Listing for: Education Service Center 2 Consortium
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Adaptive Ed Paraprofessional (PK-2nd)
Auxiliary - Position - Classroom Aide - Elementary

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 03/18/2026

Closing Date

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Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s)

Revised: 08/2023

Dept./School: Assigned Campus
Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, 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 GED

Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning or TOPS training

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.
  • Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
  • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
  • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
  • Student Management
  • 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.
  • Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
  • Assume 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 and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
  • Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  • Keep teacher 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.
  • Attendance is necessary for the job function.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:

    None.
    Equipment Used:

    Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
    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.

    Building/Campus Primary Campus

    Salary:
    From 15.50

    Salary:
    To 18.13

    Additional Job Information
    187 working days
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