Paraeducator - Group 1 (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited Available

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to support students under a classroom teacher's supervision at Fox Run Elementary School. The role entails assisting with instructional goals, attendance, progress documentation, and material preparation.

Job involves working with students in small groups or individually, supporting technology use, and promoting safe, respectful interactions. Spanish fluency is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with ParaPro certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Associate’s degree in education or related field, or ParaPro certificate, or two years college.
• Two years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing policies and directives.
• Follow teacher directions accurately.
• Assist with classroom goals and 504 plans.
• Support students individually or in small groups.
• Maintain attendance records and document progress.
• Prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Encourage appropriate peer interactions.
• Assist during recess, drills, field trips, and bus rides.
• Support use of computers/iPads for curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Data recording

Team collaboration

Implement directives

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro Certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate’s degree in education or related field

Two years of college

Job description

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

PARAEDUCATOR (GROUP 1)

FOX RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Location: Fox Run Elementary School

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher, the paraeducator supports students to participate in their educational program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ALL PARAEDUCATORS:

• Assist in the implementation of the Norwalk Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
• Follow Norwalk school policy to ensure student safety
• Follow teacher's oral or written directions with accuracy
• Assist the teacher with the implementation of classroom instructional goals and Section 504 plans
• Assist students with classwork individually or in small groups
• Assist the teacher in maintaining student records of attendance
• Assist the teacher with documentation of student progress
• Assist the teacher with the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Encourage students to interact appropriately with peers
• Assist students during recess, breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, on school buses and field trips
• Assist and support students to use computers, iPads or other media to access curriculum
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to record data with accuracy
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to implement teacher directives related to instructional and behavioral goals effectively
• Organizational and problem solving skills

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, parents, and visitors
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation
• Maintain a level of approachability by administration, staff, parents, and visitors
• Respond to questions and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend meetings and professional development activities as recommended by teacher, supervisor or Principal
• Perform other related duties as assigned by teacher, Principal, Special Education or Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATES:

• High school diploma or equivalency and ParaPro Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• Associate's Degree in education or related field, or ParaPro Certificate, or two (2) years of college
• Two (2) years of experience working with children or young adults in a school setting, preferred
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Norwalk Board of Education may find appropriate

Days: Monday - Friday (27.5 hours weekly/schedule determined by Principal)

Salary: $27.20 / hour

Bargaining Unit: NFEP

Group: One

Benefits: Limited Available

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.