Special Education Essential Academics Paraprofessional

Seguin Independent School District; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Seguin Independent School District seeks a Special Education Essential Academics Paraprofessional at Weinert Elementary to assist teachers and students in a dedicated classroom setting. Responsibilities include supporting daily living tasks, social and communication skills, classroom activities, behavior support, and data collection to monitor progress.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication, the ability to work with children with special needs, and a high school diploma or GED,

Qualifications

• Must apply for TEA Educational Aide Certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Associate Degree or 48 college hours or higher

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction and support of students in Essential Academics classroom
• Provide one-on-one or small-group assistance
• Support daily living tasks, social and communication skills
• Documentation and data collection related to student progress and behavior
• Collaborate with teaching team to promote independence and participation

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Work with special needs children

Office equipment knowledge

De-escalation experience

Education

TEA Educational Aide Certification

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / 48 college hours

Tools

Assistive technologies

Job description

Special Education Essential Academics Paraprofessional JobID: 1923

• Position Type:
  Support Staff - Campus/ Special Education Aide - EA
• Date Posted:
  8/17/2026
• Location:
  WEINERT ELEMENTARY

REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE:Clerical (4)

DEPT/SCHOOL:Campus DAYS EMPLOYED:187

DATE REVISED:April 2025

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist in the instruction and support of students in an Essential Academics classroom. Responsibilities include helping students with daily living tasks, social and communication skills, classroom activities, and behavior support under the direction of a certified teacher. Provide one-on-one or small-group assistance, ensure a safe and structured learning environment, and assist with documentation and data collectionrelated to student progress and behavior. Collaborate with the teaching team to promote student independence and participation in both academic and functional routines.

*Our Districts staffing plan prioritizes placing Essential Academic Paraprofessionals to campuses with the highest student needs.*

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

**Must apply for TEA Educational Aide Certification**

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree, two years of study (48 college hours) at an institute of higher learning, or meet formal academic assessment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with children with special needs

General knowledge of office equipment and other assistive technologies

De-escalation experience SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.