Special Education Instructional Aide

Special Education Instructional Aide

Heritage Academy Charter Schools Inc Del Rio Campus - Del Rio, Texas

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled | Posted:
May 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date:
Immediately | Position Type:
Full-Time | Salary: $22,150 to $221,500 Per Year

Heritage Academy’s Special Education paraprofessional position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special Education Paraprofessionals support the Special Education teacher as they work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities to support their academic needs.

Prior to providing services, Special Education Paraprofessionals must meet the following 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
• Have satisfied ONE of the following requirements:
  • Have three creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or II
  • Have 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas
  • Completion of an Education Service Center paraprofessional certification course

• A passion for students, especially students with disabilities.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, adminstrative staff, and Campus Directors.
• Ability to effectively interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.
• Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and Individual Evaluations/Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.
• Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis, and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.
• Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.
• Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.
• Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
• Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.
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