Special Education Paraprofessional

VIVIAN FOWLER ELEM; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVIAN FOWLER ELEM in Mount Pleasant, TX seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist students under a certified teacher, supporting learning, behavior, and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, experience with special education students, and the ability to lift and remain calm in challenging situations. Flexible hours with eight-hour days and evening classes are noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with special education students required; may include babysitting or volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs under a certified teacher.
• Support physical needs, safety, and dignity.
• Follow teacher directions and maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Duties as assigned by campus principal.

Skills

Patience

Team Player

Flexibility

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mount Pleasant Independent School District VIVIAN FOWLER ELEM - Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional

Mount Pleasant Independent School District VIVIAN FOWLER ELEM - Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Esc Region 8 Consortium Job Board , and Mount Pleasant Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5920856
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. They are responsible for assisting the teacher in daily classroom activities, helping special needs students by providing support for their physical needs, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

In order to provide support for student's physical needs, special education paraprofessionals may be required to lift students, assist with toileting needs, and maintain the safety of students who are highly mobile and at times difficult to contain. This position requires the ability to lift, provide physical assistance, and remain calm while working with emotionally and behaviorally challenging students.

Applicants who are taking college classes must be available to work eight-hour days and take college classes in the evenings.

Education Required:
High School Diploma or GED

Experience Required:
Experience working with special education students is a must.
**This may include babysitting, volunteer work, church group, care of siblings/minors or educational prep-programs.**

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
Following directions of supervising teacher; Patience; Flexibility; Compassion; Team Player;

Physical/Mental Demands:
Must be physically and mentally capable of working with students who have mental and physical limitations; Standing for long periods of time and some heavy lifting

Extracurricular Duties:
Duties as assigned by campus principal Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Craig Bailey , Assistant Superintendent of HR
• 2230 N. Edwards Ave
• Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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