ECSE Paraprofessional

Specht Elementary School; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Specht Elementary School is seeking an ECSE paraprofessional to support instructional programs for students with disabilities. You will work under the supervision of a certified teacher and assist in implementing classroom activities and behavior management strategies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a Texas Educational Aide Certificate, with college coursework or an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Assist students with disabilities and general education students.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from teachers and staff.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff and families.
• Operate general office equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain and prepare administrative records and reports as required.
• Support substitute teachers with orientation and materials.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning as needed.
• Help manage student behavior and intervene when necessary.
• Support individualized plans and adapt activities for student needs.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus and playground duties.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Participate in staff development and meetings as assigned.

Skills

Disability support

Instructional follow-through

Communication

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Two years college coursework/Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

ECSE Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5910825

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > General Special Education
• Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher. If working in special education, help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting.

Education / Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours of college coursework); or have obtained, at minimum, an associate’s degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment knowledge or, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and math or knowledge or, and the ability to assist in instructing reading and writing readiness, and math readiness, as appropriate.

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.

Experience / Other Requirements:

• Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheel chairs, lifting, or positioning, as necessary.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1404 IH 35 North
• New Braunfels, Texas 78130
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]