Inclusion Support Paraprofessional - LES

Young World Physical Education; Liberty (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Inclusion Support Paraprofessional for Liberty Independent School District. This role involves meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities, assisting classroom programs, and working under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, possess a Texas educational aide certificate, and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with children. This is a full-time position starting on Aug 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical disabilities as needed.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Inclusion Support Paraprofessional - LES

Liberty Independent School District Liberty Elementary School - Liberty, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 5765691 | Application Deadline: Posted until filled | Posted: Jun 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. 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 certificate.
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.
• 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

• 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.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and providing personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• 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 (lunchroom, bus, playground duty).

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; adaptive equipment used by students.

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), repositioning students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment.

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.