JH/HS Special Education Paraprofessional

Lipan JH/HS; Lipan (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lipan ISD Lipan JH/HS in Lipan, Texas seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in implementing classroom programs, behavior management, and instruction under supervision. The role focuses on supporting students with disabilities and requires a Texas educational aide certificate or equivalent and experience with children.

Starting date is immediate; duties include materials prep, classroom organization, and student supervision across campus, including lunch, bus, and playground

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or two years of college
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Some experience working with children

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; positioning; or assisting students with personal care.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students; intervene in crises and restrain disruptive students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s needs and adapt methods accordingly.
• Work with individuals or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground.

Skills

Disability support

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 2 years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

JH/HS Special Education Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894916 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of special education and certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (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; or assisting students with 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. This includes 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. This includes lunchroom, bus, and 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

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

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

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

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

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Janelle Grau , Chief Financial Officer


• Lipan Central Office


• Lipan, Texas 76462


• Phone: [phone]