Special Education Paraprofessional

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics; Johnson City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics is seeking Special Education Paraprofessionals to provide individualized support to students receiving special education services. You will work alongside special education teachers and campus staff to implement supports outlined in IEPs and promote student independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to confidentiality, and flexibility to assist with daily living needs as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or an associate degree is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children, students with disabilities, or in a school setting is preferred.
• Certification: Ability to meet applicable Texas Education Agency and district requirements for paraprofessional employment.
• Student Support: Willingness to assist students with academic, behavioral, social, communication, and functional needs.
• Teamwork: Ability to follow teacher direction, collaborate with campus staff, and communicate professionally with students and colleagues.
• Additional Requirements: CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. Some assignments may require assistance with mobility, positioning, personal care, or other activities of daily living.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in implementing accommodations, modifications, instructional strategies, and other supports outlined in students’ IEPs.
• Work individually or in small groups with students to reinforce classroom instruction, practice skills, and encourage greater independence.
• Assist students in general education, resource, self-contained, or other specialized classroom settings based on their individual needs.
• Help implement behavior intervention plans, reinforcement systems, de-escalation strategies, and classroom expectations under the direction of certified staff.
• Assist with collecting data, documenting student performance, and sharing observations with the special education team.
• When required, assist with mobility, transitions, feeding, toileting, personal care, or other functional activities while maintaining student dignity and privacy.
• Provide appropriate support while helping students develop confidence, self-advocacy, communication, and independent living skills.
• Work closely with special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other paraprofessionals to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Protect confidential student information and follow all district, campus, and special education policies.

Skills

Patience

Dependable

Teamwork

Bilingual (preferred)

CPR/First Aid certification (preferred

Follow teacher direction

Professional communication

Mobility/ADL assistance (as needed)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or associate degree preferred

Job description

At Candor, we’re more than a staffing company—we’re a community of educators and professionals committed to helping students succeed. We believe paraprofessionals are an essential part of a strong special education team, providing the consistent, hands‑on support students need to grow academically, socially, behaviorally, and independently.

When you join Candor, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution, respects your time, and wants you to succeed.

What We’re Looking For

Why Choose Candor?

At Candor, we’re more than a staffing company—we’re a community of educators and professionals committed to helping students succeed. We believe paraprofessionals are an essential part of a strong special education team, providing the consistent, hands‑on support students need to grow academically, socially, behaviorally, and independently.

When you join Candor, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution, respects your time, and wants you to succeed.

What We’re Looking For

Are you patient, dependable, and passionate about supporting students with disabilities? We’re looking for Special Education Paraprofessionals who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the classroom.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or an associate degree is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children, students with disabilities, or in a school setting is preferred.
• Certification: Ability to meet applicable Texas Education Agency and district requirements for paraprofessional employment.
• Student Support: Willingness to assist students with academic, behavioral, social, communication, and functional needs.
• Teamwork: Ability to follow teacher direction, collaborate with campus staff, and communicate professionally with students and colleagues.
• Additional Requirements: CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. Some assignments may require assistance with mobility, positioning, personal care, or other activities of daily living.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Your Role

As a Special Education Paraprofessional, you’ll work alongside special education teachers and other campus professionals to provide individualized support to students receiving special education services.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Support Individualized Education Programs: Assist teachers in implementing accommodations, modifications, instructional strategies, and other supports outlined in students’ IEPs.
• Provide Academic Support: Work individually or in small groups with students to reinforce classroom instruction, practice skills, and encourage greater independence.
• Support Inclusion: Assist students in general education, resource, self‑contained, or other specialized classroom settings based on their individual needs.
• Promote Positive Behavior: Help implement behavior intervention plans, reinforcement systems, de‑escalation strategies, and classroom expectations under the direction of certified staff.
• Monitor Student Progress: Assist with collecting data, documenting student performance, and sharing observations with the special education team.
• Support Daily Living Skills: When required by a student’s individual needs, assist with mobility, transitions, feeding, toileting, personal care, or other functional activities while maintaining student dignity and privacy.
• Encourage Independence: Provide appropriate support while helping students develop confidence, self‑advocacy, communication, and independent living skills.
• Collaborate With the Team: Work closely with special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other paraprofessionals to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain Student Confidentiality: Protect confidential student information and follow all district, campus, and special education policies.

Your work will have a direct impact on students every day by helping remove barriers to learning and creating opportunities for them to participate, grow, and succeed.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Candor, we know paraprofessionals deserve to be recognized and compensated for the important work they do.

• Competitive Pay: Earn $23.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience, qualifications, and assignment.
• Get Paid for the Time You Work: We value your time and believe your work deserves to be compensated.
• Flexible Opportunities: Full‑time, part‑time, and assignment‑based opportunities may be available.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement Savings: Eligible employees can participate in a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience working alongside special education professionals with opportunities to expand your skills and grow within the field.
• Supportive Team: You’ll have access to a Candor team that values communication, collaboration, and employee support.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 in referral bonuses for helping us connect with other exceptional professionals.

Ready to Make a Difference?

You don’t have to be the classroom teacher to have a life‑changing impact on a student.

If you’re compassionate, dependable, and ready to help students with disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence, we’d love to hear from you.

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Let’s shape the future of education—together!