Inclusion Support Paraprofessional - LES

Inclusion Support Paraprofessional - LES

Liberty Independent School District Liberty Elementary School - Liberty, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job : 5765691 |
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled |
Posted: Jun 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. 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.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• 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.

• 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.

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and providing personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• 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 (lunchroom, bus, playground duty).

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.

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Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; adaptive equipment used by students.

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds);
Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), repositioning students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment.

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.