Special Education Paraprofessional

Pleasant Grove Independent School District; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Grove Independent School District in Texarkana, Texas is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in a full-time role. This Educational Aide position requires a high school diploma or GED, and either two years of experience or college coursework with child growth emphasis, plus recommended by the Superintendent.

The person will assist in instructional activities, prepare materials, grade papers, and maintain records while upholding confidentiality

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience as Educational Aide, or 15 college hours with emphasis on child growth and development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area as approved by the district.
• Experience working with students or parents as approved by the Superintendent.
• Recommended by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructional aide and assist teachers in the instructional process.
• Work with administration and carry out duties and responsibilities as policies require.
• Perform clerical tasks: maintaining records, operating copy machines, etc.
• Participate in staff development as assigned.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain professional relationships with staff and students.
• Assist in instructional media preparation and materials sent home with students.
• Grade papers, record grades, and file papers.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Experience with students

Educational Aide experience

Child growth & development coursework

Specialized skill proficiency

Recommendation by Superintendent

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years Educational Aide experience

15 college hours with child growth emphasis

Demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area

Job description

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Special Education Paraprofessional

Pleasant Grove Independent School District District (Campus to be determined) - Texarkana, Texas Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5276161
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 08, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 29, 2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

180 workday calendar

7.5 hrs. per day

JOB DESCRIPTION

Educational Aide

This position will provide a full-time Educational Aide for Pleasant Grove Independent School District.

This employee must:

• 1) be a high school graduate or hold a GED certificate;
• 2) have two years of experience as an Educational Aide; or
• a minimum of 15 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or similar background; or
• have demonstrated proficiency in a specialized skill area as determined by the local school district;
• 3) have experience related to working with students or parents as approved by the employing Superintendent; and
• 4) be recommended by the employing Superintendent.

The aide shall have knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes of the following nature: ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to communicate and work with students, teachers, school administrators and the public; to maintain records; to maintain effective working relationship with other auxiliary personnel, teachers, school administrators, and the public; and have a positive and cooperative attitude toward the duties of the aide, the school, the staff, and the students.

________________is presently employed in the above described position. Pay scale and classification will not be less than the minimum compensation plan for Pleasant Grove Independent School District._______________will be under the direction of building principals and the Superintendent of Schools.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities:

The employee shall:

• 1) serve as instructional aide.
• 2) assist teacher in the instructional process.
• 3) work with the administration and carry out such duties and responsibilities as policies would demand in relation to students, teachers, school administrators, and the public.
• 4) carry out such duties and responsibilities as clerical operations; maintaining records; operating copy machines; and other similar tasks.
• 5) participate in staff development as assigned.
• 6) respect the confidence of instructional personnel and the administration.
• 7) assist the teacher in instructional media preparation and usage.
• 8) assist the teacher in preparing classroom materials to be sent home with students.
• 9) grade papers, record grades, and file papers.
• perform other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Patricia Jameson , Director of Special Programs
• Pleasant Grove Administration
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]