Paraprofessional Teacher Aide

District Wide; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brownwood ISD is seeking a Paraprofessional Teacher Aide to support classroom instruction and student needs in a Brownwood, Texas school. The role involves assisting with instructional programs, behavior management, and daily activities under the supervision of a certified teacher and principal.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher, a Texas educational aide certificate, and experience with children.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and prepare reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Support students with physical disabilities including transfers and care.
• Assist with behavior management in crisis situations.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Supervise students during the day including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Inform teacher of special needs or problems.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment

Education

Associate degree or higher/ESSA options

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Paraprofessional Teacher Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968190

Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 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. Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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.
• 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.
• Keep teacher 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.
• Salary will be prorated to actual days worked for 2018-2019 since school has started.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Tools/Equipment Used

Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion

Frequent walking

Lifting

May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment

Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Start Date

March 226

Work Days

183 (days will be prorated to actual work days worked in current school year)

Salary

District Compensation Plan

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required