Special Services Paraprofessional

Region 8 ESC; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Paris Independent School District is seeking a Special Services Paraprofessional at Paris High School in Paris, Texas. This nonexempt role supports students with disabilities, assists with IEP implementation, and helps with daily instructional activities under a certified teacher's direction.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of experience with children, and a Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Experience: two years working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help meet individual student needs, including assistance with mobility and personal care.
• Assist with behavior management and crisis interventions as needed.
• Adapt methods to fit each student’s needs and communicate effectively.
• Support motor skills development and instructional exercises as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students throughout the day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Keep the teacher informed of student needs and problems.

Skills

Student support

Communication

Instructional assistance

Following instructions

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Special Services Paraprofessional

Paris Independent School District (TX) Paris High School - Paris, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5949748

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Needs Aide Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Date Revised:

Primary Purpose

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), 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*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Management

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

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• 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

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chris Vaughn , Principal
• Paris High School
• Email: [e-mail]