Special Education Paraprofessional — Make a Difference

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Get Paid for the Time You Work

Flexible Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Professional Growth

Supportive Team

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics is hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities in our Texas classrooms. The role involves assisting teachers with IEPs, providing academic and daily living support, and promoting inclusive learning environments.

You’ll work closely with educators and campus staff, ensuring confidentiality and professional communication while helping students develop independence and confidence.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or an associate degree is preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children, students with disabilities, or in a school setting is preferred.
• Certification: Ability to meet applicable Texas Education Agency and district requirements for paraprofessional employment.
• Student Support: Willingness to assist students with academic, behavioral, social, communication, and functional needs.
• Teamwork: Ability to follow teacher direction, collaborate with campus staff, and communicate professionally with students and colleagues.
• Additional Requirements: CPR/First Aid certification is preferred. Some assignments may require assistance with mobility, positioning, personal care, or other activities of daily living.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support Individualized Education Programs: Assist teachers in implementing accommodations, modifications, instructional strategies, and other supports outlined in students’ IEPs.
• Provide Academic Support: Work individually or in small groups with students to reinforce classroom instruction, practice skills, and encourage greater independence.
• Support Inclusion: Assist students in general education, resource, self-contained, or other specialized classroom settings based on their individual needs.
• Promote Positive Behavior: Help implement behavior intervention plans, reinforcement systems, de-escalation strategies, and classroom expectations under the direction of certified staff.
• Monitor Student Progress: Assist with collecting data, documenting student performance, and sharing observations with the special education team.
• Support Daily Living Skills: When required by a student’s individual needs, assist with mobility, transitions, feeding, toileting, personal care, or other functional activities while maintaining student dignity and privacy.
• Encourage Independence: Provide appropriate support while helping students develop confidence, self-advocacy, communication, and independent living skills.
• Collaborate With the Team: Work closely with special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other paraprofessionals to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Maintain Student Confidentiality: Protect confidential student information and follow all district, campus, and special education policies.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or associate degree preferred

Job description

Candor Consulting & Diagnostics is hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities in our Texas classrooms. The role involves assisting teachers with IEPs, providing academic and daily living support, and promoting inclusive learning environments.

You’ll work closely with educators and campus staff, ensuring confidentiality and professional communication while helping students develop independence and confidence.