Paraprofessional SPED Self-Contained Behavior (Immediate Start) Lowe ES

Princeton Independent School District; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Independent School District’s Lowe Elementary in Princeton, Texas seeks a Paraprofessional SPED Self-Contained to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist with instructional materials, behavior management, and daily activities under supervision of the certified teacher and principal.

The role requires patience, reliability, and ability to work with diverse student needs; starting immediately, you will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Instructional Support: Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Instructional Support: Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Instructional Support: Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Instructional Support: Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Ability to follow verbal and written

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Paraprofessional SPED Self-Contained Behavior (Immediate Start) Lowe ES

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938643

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Aide Self-Contained

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s)

Date Revised:

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose

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 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

• Jackie Hendricks
• 804 Mabel Ave
• Princeton, Texas 75407
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]