Special Education Paraprofessional

Kennedale High School; Kennedale (TX); In loco; USD 24.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

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Kennedale High School in Kennedale, TX, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. You will assist with IEP implementation, help with self-help, behavior management, and daily instructional activities under a certified teacher's guidance.

Responsibilities include assisting with transfers, feeding, hygiene, behavior support, data collection, and collaboration with staff to tailor approaches to each student's needs while

Competenze

• Assist with IEP implementation and student support.
• Ability to lift and transfer students as needed.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and maintain confidentiality.

Mansioni

• Assist with transferring to and from wheelchairs and positioning as directed.
• Support with feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage student behavior and intervene when necessary.
• Work with students to develop motor skills and follow activities set by teachers.
• Provide supervision during lunch, bus, and playground times as required.
• Maintain documentation and communicate student needs to the teacher.

Conoscenze

Disability support

Instructional assistance

Communication skills

Safety procedures

Formazione

HS diploma / GED

Associate degree or two years college

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

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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 an institution 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 from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes 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 education teachers.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Demands

• 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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5982924

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

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

• Personnel Department
• Kennedale ISD
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]