Empowering Special Education Para — Inspire & Support Students

ReNEW Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Achieve Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support scholars with IEPs and work under the teacher’s direction in both special education and inclusion settings. The role emphasizes helping students develop academic and social-emotional skills in inclusive environments.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional materials, supervising activities, and documenting progress, with emphasis on maintaining a positive, organized classroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paraprofessional certificate preferred from State Board of Certification.
• 1–2 years+ experience in working with special education scholars preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the scholar's IEP under teacher guidance.
• Assist in preparing and using instructional materials.
• Instruct scholars and groups under the teacher’s direction.
• Monitor scholar behavior and support social-emotional learning.
• Assist with transportation and accompany scholars to activities.
• Collate information and prepare enrollment/class/hour reports; track progress.
• Support testing routines and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Growth mindset

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Paraprofessional certificate

Job description

Austin Achieve Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support scholars with IEPs and work under the teacher’s direction in both special education and inclusion settings. The role emphasizes helping students develop academic and social-emotional skills in inclusive environments.

Responsibilities include assisting with instructional materials, supervising activities, and documenting progress, with emphasis on maintaining a positive, organized classroom.