Special Education Paraprofessional

J. A. Arthur Early Childhood Center; Kennedale (TX); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

J. A. Arthur Early Childhood Center in Kennedale, TX is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom.

You will assist with IEP implementation, behavior management, and instructional programs under the supervision of a certified teacher and principal. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certificate, and two years of experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or two years of college coursework preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsabilités

• Assist students with disabilities in and out of the classroom.
• Support implementation of IEP and behavioral plans.
• Supervise bus, lunchroom, and playground activities as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Assist with data collection for service delivery and progress notes.
• Provide orientation to substitute teachers and support staff.

Connaissances

Disability support

Instruction following

Communication

Office equipment knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or associate degree

Texas educational aide certificate

Description du poste

Special Education Paraprofessional

Kennedale ISD J. A. Arthur Early Childhood Center - Kennedale, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Kennedale Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5972979
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose: Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside andoutside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP),including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under generalsupervision 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:

• 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.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisissituations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, andemotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conductinstructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. Thisincludes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
• Complete data collections tools for service implementation for special educationteachers.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special eventsas assigned.
• 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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.25 to $20.70 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Laura Wells , Principal
• J. A. Arthur Early Childhood Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]