Special Education Paraprofessional

WALLACE MIDDLE; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WALLACE MIDDLE in Mount Pleasant, TX is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist students with special needs under a certified teacher’s supervision. You will support daily classroom activities, promote student dignity, and help with physical needs as required.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and prior experience with special education students. Some positions may involve lifting and assisting with mobility, with a need to balance calmly with challenging

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Experience working with special education students is a must.
• Babysitting/volunteer care or educational prep-programs may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Support daily classroom activities and student safety.
• Assist with physical needs and ensure dignity for students.
• May be required to lift and assist with toileting and mobility.

Skills

Follow directions

Patience

Flexibility

Compassion

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mount Pleasant Independent School District WALLACE MIDDLE - Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps

Special Education Paraprofessional

Mount Pleasant Independent School District WALLACE MIDDLE - Mount Pleasant, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5911452

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 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]