Special Education Para

Starting Date: Jul 22, 2026

South Waco Elementary, a public charter school in Waco, TX, is currently seeking a Special Education Para.

Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Provide support to classroom teacher in all areas of instruction, safety, hygiene and wellness of the students in a center-based environment.

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of safety precautions
• First Aid/CPR
• Ability to follow directions
• Fluent in Microsoft Office
• General knowledge of child development

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings. Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum.
• Help and support students with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and assist students with problem solving techniques and conflict resolution. Enforces policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and meet behavioral goals.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic and behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Attend and participate in network and building in-service opportunities and committee work.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer, phone systems, video/instructional equipment, and peripherals. Posture:
Prolonged sitting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion:
Frequent walking; repetitive computer work with frequent use of hands and wrists. Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 50 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment, as well as support students in bathroom assistance. Environment:
Work inside from school, home, or location other than school building, may work outside; regular exposure to noise and computer monitors.

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

• Monday to Friday

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Full-Time

$35,000 to $35,000 Per Year

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• HR Department
• Network (Colorado)
• Aurora, Colorado 80011
• Email: hr