Bilingual SPED Aide & ARD Interpreter (Inclusion)

Lockhart Independent School District; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockhart Independent School District in Lockhart, Texas seeks a compassionate SPED Inclusion Support & ARD Interpreter (Emergent Bilingual) to assist in inclusive classrooms and ARD/IEP communications for bilingual students and families. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, with strong translation and paraprofessional duties.

The successful candidate will provide in-class support, small-group interventions, and accurate oral/written translations for ARD meetings, while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide / paraprofessional certificate or eligibility to obtain one per district requirements.
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency (oral and written) — preferred and strongly encouraged.
• Familiarity with ARD/IEP processes, special education terminology, and confidentiality practices.
• Experience with Skyward and Google Workspace.
• Prior experience in special education, inclusion support, or as a paraprofessional.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to students in general education and inclusion settings.
• Assist special education teachers during ARD/IEP meetings by providing oral interpretation and translating written documents as needed (sensitive/confidential information handled per district policy).
• Reinforce lesson content and academic strategies using research-based instructional techniques and accommodations specified in IEPs and 504 plans.
• Help prepare instructional materials, adapt classroom resources, and support classroom management and routines.
• Maintain confidential records, complete progress documentation, and communicate student needs to teachers and campus staff.
• Facilitate communication with non-English speaking parents via phone calls, conferences, notes, and translated materials; promote positive family engagement.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

ARD/IEP processes

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas paraprofessional certificate

Bilingual fluency (preferred)

Tools

Skyward

Google Workspace

Job description

Lockhart Independent School District in Lockhart, Texas seeks a compassionate SPED Inclusion Support & ARD Interpreter (Emergent Bilingual) to assist in inclusive classrooms and ARD/IEP communications for bilingual students and families. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred, with strong translation and paraprofessional duties.

The successful candidate will provide in-class support, small-group interventions, and accurate oral/written translations for ARD meetings, while maintaining