1. 1. Behavior Paraprofessional - Special Education

High School; La Vernia (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

La Vernia ISD High School in La Vernia, Texas is seeking a Behavior Paraprofessional to support students with challenging behaviors and assist in implementing classroom programs. The role involves supervision under a certified teacher and school administration, with emphasis on social-emotional regulation and self-help skills.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or equivalent and a Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 2 years of college, or ESSA assessment met.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior support plans.
• Teach social skills and coping strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
• Collect behavioral data and maintain documentation.
• Assist in instructional materials and classroom setups.

Skills

Behavior support

Written & verbal instructions

Effective communication

Office equipment knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree / 2 years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

1. 1. Behavior Paraprofessional - Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919972
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help support students who exhibit challenging behaviors or need assistance with social-emotional regulation. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, and instruction programs. Work under the general supervision of a principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing behavior support plans
• Teaching appropriate social skills and coping strategies
• Providing crisis intervention and de-escalation support
• Collecting behavioral data and documentation

Experience:

1 year experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Help teachers prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help the teacher keeps administrative records and prepares required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of students. This includes 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 the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of the special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by Principal and Teacher.

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 nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

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

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

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $13.42 to $19.29 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Johnanna Hagen , Director of Special Education
• High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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