SPED Instructional & Inclusion Aide

New Braunfels; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

New Braunfels is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support a special education classroom. You will assist with instructional activities, prepare materials, and help maintain an orderly environment.

Under the guidance of a certified teacher, you will support students with disabilities, help manage behavior, assist with transfers, and help with records and reports. The role requires patience, clear communication, and the ability to work with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC required.
• Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate or 2 years of college required.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist 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 bathroom needs and transferring to and from wheelchairs.
• Help manage behavior of students, including crisis situations.
• Adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs in small groups.
• Supervise students throughout the school day (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development and meetings.
• Attend training on physical restraint annually.
• Assist with medical logs as needed.

Skills

Disability support

Verbal & written instructions

Effective communication

General office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

SBEC Educational Aide Certificate

Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate

Associates degree / 48 college hours

Job description

New Braunfels is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support a special education classroom. You will assist with instructional activities, prepare materials, and help maintain an orderly environment.

Under the guidance of a certified teacher, you will support students with disabilities, help manage behavior, assist with transfers, and help with records and reports. The role requires patience, clear communication, and the ability to work with diverse needs.