Autism Support Paraprofessional: Classroom Aide & IEP

Mesa County Valley School District 51; Texas; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is hiring a Paraprofessional for the RISE Centralized Autism Classroom. The role provides instructional, behavioral, and personal-care support to students with autism under licensed staff supervision.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, using visual and structured teaching methods, and collecting progress data. The position may involve one-on-one or small-group support and requires collaboration with SPED staff and related service providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree, 48 college hours, or WorkKeys required for Title I schools.
• Two years of experience with children required.
• Experience with autism or diverse learning needs preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish when assigned to bilingual program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in individual, small-group, and classroom settings.
• Assist with implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications.
• Use structured teaching and visual supports to engage students.
• Reinforce communication using AAC/PECS and related strategies.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and routines.
• Assist with implementing positive behavior intervention plans and classroom systems.
• Support self-regulation and replacement behaviors.
• Respond safely to challenging behavior per policy.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, hygiene, mobility under nurse direction.
• Collect data on academic, behavioral, and social goals.
• Track performance and share observations with licensed staff.
• Supervise students during transitions, meals, field trips, and bus loading.

Skills

IEP support

AAC/PECS familiarity

Behavior data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or 48 college hours

WorkKeys or equivalent for Title I

Two years experience with children

Tools

Job description

Mesa County Valley School District 51 is hiring a Paraprofessional for the RISE Centralized Autism Classroom. The role provides instructional, behavioral, and personal-care support to students with autism under licensed staff supervision.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, using visual and structured teaching methods, and collecting progress data. The position may involve one-on-one or small-group support and requires collaboration with SPED staff and related service providers.