Behavior Learning Paraprofessional

Behavior Learning Paraprofessional

Dickinson Independent School District DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL - Dickinson, Texas.

• Job : 5701036
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Position: Special Education Behavior/Instructional Paraprofessional

Campus: Dickinson High School

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Campus Principal and Executive Director of Special Programs

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY :

• Provide direct student assistance for physical and instructional needs in a special/general education setting.
• Implement the CPI framework for crisis prevention, verbal de-escalation and physical restraints.
• Assist as directed with classroom programs, self‑help/self‑care, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under the general supervision of the director, principal, and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have completed at least 30 college hours; OR
• Met a rigorous standard of quality, demonstrated through a formal State or local academic assessment.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Current CPI training.

Special Required Knowledge/Skills to meet

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work with children who have emotional and behavioral disabilities while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including maintaining descriptive behavioral data.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be willing to participate in and successfully complete/maintain crisis intervention training.
• Must be able to effectively manage the mental demands and stress associated with the responsibilities and duties listed below.
• Must be willing to participate in and successfully complete TBSI Training.
• Physical ability to lift/maneuver students with significantly impaired independent mobility or who are engaged in behavior that is endangering self/others.
• Knowledge of general office equipment and MS Office and Google Drive systems.

Experience:

• Recent experience working with students with emotional, and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or physical disabilities.

Student Management:

• Assist with the behavior management of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations, restraining dangerous students as needed, and recording data.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop pro‑social, school‑appropriate behavioral skills and conduct instructional exercises supervised by the classroom teacher, including modifying work appropriately.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs, including alternative forms of communication such as pictures, signs, gestures, and special equipment.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning (Minimum of 50 lbs.).
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, including modifying work appropriately.
• Help supervise students through the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This may include student supervision on the bus and other school settings (lunchroom, playground, gym, etc).
• Keep the teacher informed of the special needs of individual students.
• Support and participate in extracurricular activities, as needed.

Instructional Support:

• Assist the teacher and follow teacher instructions in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Assist with restoring the classroom setting as needed following classroom disruption incidents.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers regarding the special needs of the assigned students.

Other:

• Maintain FERPA and HIPAA…