Special Ed Paraprofessional

Spearmanisd; Spearman (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidy

Job summary

Spearman Jr. High is seeking a Special Education paraprofessional to assist in the classroom for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.

This is a non-certified position, supporting students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher and principal. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living and instructional tasks, implementing IEP goals, behavior management, and ensuring safety during transfers and activities.

Qualifications

• English communication required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Highly qualified: two years of college OR associates degree OR rigorous five-day training and assessment.
• Applicant must undergo FBI fingerprinting and criminal history check before employment.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with disabilities.
• Meet individual needs including transfers to/from wheelchair and personal care.
• Help manage behavior of assigned students.
• Develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises as directed by the teacher.
• Assist throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

English communication

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college

Associates degree

Rigorous five days of academic training and assessment

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, October 16, 2026 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Job Description

Spearman Jr. High is seeking a Special Education paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. This is a non-certified position. Paraprofessional will assist in the Special Education setting.

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

(1) The ability to communicate effectively in English

(2) high school diploma or GED

(3) must be "highly qualified"; to be considered "highly qualified" applicant must meet one of the following:

(a) completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (as verified by a college transcript)

(b) obtained an associates degree

(c) met a standard of quality as demonstrated through a rigorous five days of academic training and assessment

(4)Applicant must undergo FBI Fingerprinting and a criminal history check before employment

Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Ability to work with children with disabilities

2. Meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchair; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.

2. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s).

3. Work with assigned student(s) to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher

4. Assist assigned student(s) throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.

5. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s)

District contributes $535 per month towards employee health insurance