Special Education Paraprofessional

At Candor, we’re more than a staffing company—we’re a community of educators and professionals committed to helping students succeed. We believe paraprofessionals are an essential part of a strong special education team, providing the consistent, hands‑on support students need to grow academically, socially, behaviorally, and independently.

When you join Candor, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution, respects your time, and wants you to succeed.

At Candor, we’re more than a staffing company—we’re a community of educators and professionals committed to helping students succeed. We believe paraprofessionals are an essential part of a strong special education team, providing the consistent, hands‑on support students need to grow academically, socially, behaviorally, and independently.

When you join Candor, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution, respects your time, and wants you to succeed.

Are you patient, dependable, and passionate about supporting students with disabilities? We’re looking for Special Education Paraprofessionals who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the classroom.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or an associate degree is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children, students with disabilities, or in a school setting is preferred.
• Certification: Ability to meet applicable Texas Education Agency and district requirements for paraprofessional employment.
• Student Support: Willingness to assist students with academic, behavioral, social, communication, and functional needs.
• Teamwork: Ability to follow teacher direction, collaborate with campus staff, and communicate professionally with students and colleagues.
• Additional Requirements: CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. Some assignments may require assistance with mobility, positioning, personal care, or other activities of daily living.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

As a Special Education Paraprofessional
, you’ll work alongside special education teachers and other campus professionals to provide individualized support to students receiving special education services.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Support Individualized Education Programs: Assist teachers in implementing accommodations, modifications, instructional strategies, and other supports outlined in students’ IEPs.
• Provide Academic Support: Work individually or in small groups with students to reinforce classroom instruction, practice skills, and encourage greater independence.
• Support Inclusion: Assist students in general education, resource, self‑contained, or other specialized classroom settings based on their individual needs.
• Promote Positive Behavior: Help implement behavior intervention plans, reinforcement systems, de‑escalation strategies, and classroom expectations under the direction of certified staff.
• Monitor Student Progress: Assist with collecting data, documenting student performance, and sharing observations with the special education team.
• Support Daily Living
  
  Skills:
  
  When required by a student’s individual needs, assist with mobility, transitions, feeding, toileting, personal care, or other functional activities while maintaining student dignity and privacy.
• Encourage Independence: Provide appropriate support while helping students develop confidence, self‑advocacy, communication, and independent living skills.
• Collaborate With the Team: Work closely with special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other paraprofessionals to…