Special Education Paraprofessional

R. F. Patterson Elementary; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

R. F. Patterson Elementary in Kennedale ISD seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional in Arlington, Texas to assist students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom.

You will help implement IEPs, support behavior management, and provide instruction under the direction of certified staff. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certificate, and at least two years of experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or two years of college coursework accepted.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Two years experience working with children required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical needs and personal care of students.
• Help implement IEPs and behavior management under supervision.
• Support students inside and outside the classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in professional development.
• Complete data collection for special education services.
• Communicate with teachers about student needs.

Skills

Disability support

Instruction follow-through

Effective communication

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Texas aide certificate

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), 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 aninstitution 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:

• Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and fromwheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physicalneeds and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
2. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisissituations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
3. Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, andemotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
4. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conductinstructional exercises assigned by teacher.
5. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. Thisincludes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
6. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
7. Complete data collections tools for service implementation for special educationteachers.
8. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
9. Maintain confidentiality.
10. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special eventsas assigned.
11. 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 non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kennedale ISD R. F. Patterson Elementary - Arlington, Texas

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981118

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$17.25 to $20.70 Per Hour

Job Categories

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Cari Clark , Principal
• R. F. Patterson Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]