Elementary SPED Paraeducator: Support & Growth

Hardin Elementary; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hardin ISD Hardin Elementary in Liberty, Texas is seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Para Educator to support students with special needs and assist classroom teachers in delivering instruction and behavior management.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with Associates degree preferred and TEA Paraprofessional certification or equivalent. On-site work with strong teamwork and communication is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• TEA Paraprofessional Certificate required or 48 college hours or an Associate degree.
• Work experience gained through education and certification/license requirements.
• Ability to supervise students and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, provides, and supervises instructional and behavioral activities for students assigned to ISS in-person environment.
• Coordinates assignments and activities with classroom teachers of referred students; provides tutorial assistance as needed and monitors student’s class work while in ISS.
• Assists students in examining misbehavior and developing strategies to prevent reoccurrences.
• Works with other school personnel to assist students in developing techniques to control and express anger constructively, encourage positive student behavior, and promote safety in the school.
• Assigns and oversees additional assignments related to student infractions.
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
• Assists with distribution of food, supplies, materials and equipment, including technology.
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitors students’ movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas and cafeteria.
• Assists students with classroom and cafeteria clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Child behavior support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree or higher preferred

TEA Paraprofessional Certificate / 48 college hours / Associates degree

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Hardin ISD Hardin Elementary in Liberty, Texas is seeking a dedicated Elementary Special Education Para Educator to support students with special needs and assist classroom teachers in delivering instruction and behavior management.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with Associates degree preferred and TEA Paraprofessional certification or equivalent. On-site work with strong teamwork and communication is expected.