PK Paraprofessional

ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Josephine (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is seeking a PK Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in implementing programs and routines under supervision, helping with materials, behavior management, and records.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, empathy for students, and ability to lift or assist with personal care as needed. Immediate starting date and full-time schedule accompany the responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Communication skills

Following instructions

Disability awareness

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PK Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5952296

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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 equivalent
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

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23,589.76 to $35,407.60 Per Year

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Mcdorman , Principal
• ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]