Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Position: Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Campus: Hughes Road Elementary

Wage/Hour Status: Not Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Campus Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Assist the special education teacher in providing for the instructional, physical, behavioral, and emotional needs of students with disabilities
• Assist in the implementation of self‑help, hygiene, behavior management, prosocial skills, instructional programs, small group practice, and data collection
• Attend professional development relevant to the assignment
• Work under the general supervision of the principal and under the immediate direction of the certified teacher assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have completed at least 30 college hours or
• Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree or
• Meet formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) as demonstrated through a formal State or local academic assessment
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Participate in and successfully complete/maintain crisis intervention/restraint training
• Participate in and successfully complete training for FERPA, HIPAA & TBSI

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with students and staff

Experience:

• Experience working with children
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual, developmental, emotional, behavioral, or physical disabilities (preferred)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional:

• Assist & supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom in various educational environments (e.g. classroom, bus line, cafeteria, gym, restroom, playground)
• Assist teachers and follow teacher instructions in the preparation and management of instructional materials, learning stations, data collection, student schedules, and related student supports
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop academic, behavioral, personal care, and/or motor skills
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, including modifying work appropriately and collecting data
• Assist substitute teachers by relaying the specific daily student and classroom information
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly and keep teachers informed of special needs or concerns of the assigned student(s)
• Assist teachers by utilizing tools to promote positive student outcomes using visual strategies for instruction, preventative positive behavioral supports, assistive technology, and communication systems/strategies
• Help meet and manage the behavior of assigned student(s) using positive behavior supports and collecting data as determined by the teacher
• Use de‑escalation techniques to intervene in crisis situations and Crisis Prevention and Intervention training required to assist with managing a student who is in danger of hurting himself or others
• Help meet and manage the physical needs of the student(s) such as transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning, and assisting with other physical needs
• Help meet and manage the personal care needs of the student(s) such as feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene
• Review assigned student(s) ARD documents specifically the IEP goals and objectives, accommodations, testing requirements, and behavior intervention plans. Other documents (e.g. the FIE) may be applicable.
• Maintain required paperwork such as daily clock‑ins, a daily schedule, email communications, student record keeping such as logs, trackers, trials, or other forms of documentation associated with the students and your responsibilities
• Maintain an effective working relationship with colleagues and work as a team member to meet the needs of students
• Treat all students, parents, and staff with professional courtesy and respect
• Maintain FERPA and HIPAA…