Paraprofessional - Inclusion

Sweeny Junior High School; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweeny ISD Sweeny Junior High School in Sweeny, Texas is seeking an Inclusion Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities. You will assist with mobility, behavior support, and implementing IEPs under supervision of a certified teacher and principal.

The role involves assisting in both classroom and non-classroom settings, promoting self-help skills and instructional activities aligned with IEP goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or two years of college preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities and follow instructions; effective communication needed.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s), including mobility and personal care.
• Assist with behavior management and implementing IEP programs.
• Support instructional activities inside and outside the classroom and communicate with teachers.

Skills

Special needs experience

Instruction following

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Paraprofessional - Inclusion

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908873
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Inclusion Paraprofessional

Calendar Days:

187

Reports to:

Principal & Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Range:

$20,046-$27,093

Dept./School:

Assigned Campus

Pay Grade:

PPT1

Date Revised:

August 2024

Funding Source:

Local

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), 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 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

Experience:

• Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Other 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; 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

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

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

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20,046 to $27,093 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required