Special Education Paraprofessional

Independent School District 197; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional activities at Somerset Elementary. The role requires assisting teachers in planning and implementing strategies for students with diverse needs.

You will work closely with staff, families, and students, helping with classroom routines, behavior support, and appropriate supervision during activities and transit. Wage ranges reflect the 2025-2027 paraprofessional contract.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or passed the Parapro Assessment.
• PCA training will be provided.
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and/or assist with transfers.
• Ability to support students with disabilities and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the teacher in reinforcing skills and strategies.
• Exhibiting intercultural competence to support diverse students.
• Understanding students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guiding independent study and remedial work set by teachers.
• Assisting with large group activities and field trips.
• Supervising wash-up and toileting routines, including lifting.
• Supervising students to/from the bus and building.
• Carrying out behavior management techniques as directed.
• Completing clerical tasks related to students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Intercultural competence

Behavior management

Education

Two-year degree or Parapro Assessment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
• Location:
  Somerset Elementary School

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider joining it.

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional

Location: Somerset Elementary

Hours: 6.25 hours per day

Line of Authority: Responsible to the supervising teacher

Primary Function: To assist student with the instructional process in special education and/or regular education classrooms.

Wage: $23.92- $25.67/hr per the 2025-2027 Paraprofessional Contract

Qualifications

• Must have a two-year degree or passed the Parapro Assessment.
• PCA training will be provided
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift).
• Ability to support students' full body weight up to adult size.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students, including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, and effective communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, autism, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma.

Job Duties

• Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic.
• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers.
• Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
• Assisting and supervising students' wash-up and toilet routines, including lifting and transferring students.
• Assisting and supervising students to/from the bus and in the building as needed.
• Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/s.
• Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.