Inclusion Paraprofessional 3rd-5th

Tuloso-Midway ISD; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuloso-Midway ISD in Corpus Christi is seeking an Auxiliary - Classroom Aide to support a special education setting. You will assist in implementing instructional programs and help with self-help and behavior management under supervision.

The role involves preparing materials, supervising students, assisting with mobility and personal care as needed, and maintaining confidentiality while supporting substitute teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree or two years of higher learning or TOPS training preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• 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 wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Ability to follow verbal and written

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree / two years of study at a higher learning institution or TOPS training

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Auxiliary - Position - Classroom Aide - Elementary

Job Number 0000765357

Start Date

Open Date 08/07/2026

Closing Date

Wage/Hour Status:Nonexempt

Reports to:Principal and Teacher(s)

Revised:08/2023

Dept./School:Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:
Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 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.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning or TOPS training
Valid Texas educational aide certificate

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:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• 1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• 2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• 3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• 4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• 5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• 6. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• 7. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• 8. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• 9. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• 10. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• 11. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• 12. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• 13. Maintain confidentiality.
• 14. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• 15. Attendance is necessary for the job function.
• 16. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

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

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhausted list of responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.