Special Education Paraprofessional

Odem-Edroy ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Odem-Edroy ISD is seeking a paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom for the 2025-2026 school year. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under the supervision of a certified teacher and principal.

Responsibilities include helping prepare materials, maintaining an orderly room, assisting with student transfers and personal care, supervising students at various

Qualifications

• Education or certification as specified in the posting.
• Experience with children preferred.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers, lifting and personal care.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior and intervene in crises when needed.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Following instructions

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 2 years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

For 2025-2026 School Year

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, 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* or Treasuring our Paraprofessional (TOPS) certificate

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
2. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
3. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
4. Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
5. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
6. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
3. 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 nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment:Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress