Paraprofessional assisting Special Education Teachers, grades 6-8

Arlington Classics Academy

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 39,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Arlington Classics Academy in Arlington, Texas seeks a paraprofessional to assist Special Education teachers. This hourly, nonexempt position supports students with disabilities, implements classroom programs, and follows the guidance of a certified teacher and principal.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, supporting behavior management, supervising students during the school day, and assisting with self-help and mobility tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Associate degree or higher preferred.
Two years of college or 48 semester hours preferred.
Knowledge of or ability to assist with reading, writing, and mathematics.
Experience with children or students with disabilities preferred.
Texas educational aide certificate preferred.

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 including transfers to/from wheelchairs.
Assist with supervision of students during lunch, bus, and playground.
Keep teachers informed of student needs and problems.

Skills

Communication

Student support

Behavior management

Following instructions

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree preferred

48 college hours / two years of college

Texas education aide certification preferred

Experience with disabilities preferred

Tools

Wheelchair lift

Audiovisual equipment

Personal computer

Copier

Job description

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Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional assisting Special Education teachers
Reports to: Principal
Assignment: Assigned Campus
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt, hourly
Pay Grade: $140.12 -$211.22 Daily Rate (187 days)
Revised: 2026.09.24
Terms of Employment:
This FLSA non-exempt position (hourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based
on years of experience from the annually reviewed hourly salary schedule.
Primary Purpose:
Help the special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with
disabilities in a special education setting. Behavioral intervention techniques and related
experience is preferred. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help,
behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal
and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

? Have completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education [defined as
completion of 48 semester hours (or equivalent trimester hours) of college coursework or an
applicable number of semester hours as defined by the institution of higher education attended,
whichever is less; OR
? Have obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; OR
? Have met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local
academic assessment Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and
mathematics; OR
? Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and
mathematics
? Valid Texas educational aide certificate preferred
? Behavioral interventionist experience preferred

Experience:

? Some experience working with children

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be
assigned or skills that may be required.)

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, or positioning.
? Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and
personal hygiene.
? Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining
disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed. Intervening as appropriate to help adjust or
modify the behavior of students.
? Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical,
communicative, and emotional needs.
? Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional
exercises assigned by the teacher.
? Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes
lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
? Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

? Maintain confidentiality.
? Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as
assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
? None

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.
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
Working Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional heavy lifting and carrying

Arlington Classics Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national
origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The statements above are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended
to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Supervisors may assign
additional duties when deemed appropriate. Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal
funding, or other special funding, I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the
availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject
to termination or non-renewal, as applicable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability, and
physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Details

Job ID: 5979651
Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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