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Special Education Paraprofessional

Job in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, 79401, USA
Listing for: ESC Region 11
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17000 - 22000 USD Yearly USD 17000.00 22000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Primary

Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP),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 hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
  • Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at aninstitutionof 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:
  • Two years experience working with children
Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management
  • Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
  • Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
  • Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
  • Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
  • Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
  • Complete data collections tools for service implementation for special education teachers.
  • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
    • Other
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special eventsas assigned.
  • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
    • Supervisory Responsibilities:

    None

    Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
    Tools/Equipment Used:

    Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals;standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

    Posture:

    Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

    Motion:

    Frequent walking and reaching

    Lifting:

    Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds);
    Occasional heavy lifting(45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting andmoving adaptive and other classroom equipment

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