Special Education Paraprofessional-Transition Program

Special Education Paraprofessional-Transition Program Port Neches-Groves School District District Wide - Port Neches, Texas This job is also posted in Port Neches-Groves School District Job Details

Job ID:

5657540

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Primary Purpose Provide instructional, behavioral, vocational, community-based, and daily living support to students enrolled in the district's 18+ transition program under the direction of a certified teacher. Support students in developing skills for employment, independent living, community access, self-advocacy, and postsecondary readiness consistent with each student's IEP transition goals. Special Knowledge/Skills Ability to work with students on vocational, community, social, and independent living skills Ability to implement teacher-directed lessons, job coaching plans, behavior supports, and accommodations Ability to assist students in school, work-based learning, and community-based instructional settings Strong communication and interpersonal skills with students, staff, families, and community partners Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries Ability to collect data on student performance, behavior, task completion, and IEP-aligned transition activities Major Responsibilities and Duties Assist the teacher in implementing instructional activities aligned to students' IEPs and transition goals Support students during classroom instruction, work-based learning, job site training, travel training, community-based instruction, and campus-based vocational activities Reinforce teacher-planned instruction in self-care, communication, social interaction, self-determination, workplace readiness, and daily living skills Provide job coaching support at on-campus or community job sites, including modeling tasks, prompting, fading support, and encouraging independence Assist students in learning appropriate workplace behaviors such as punctuality, task completion, communication with supervisors, dress, hygiene, and safety employment, education/training, independent living, and community participation Assist with preparation of instructional materials, vocational task boxes, visual supports, schedules, and community training materials Supervise students in classroom, community, transportation, cafeteria, worksite, and other assigned settings Assist students with personal care, feeding, toileting, mobility, lifting, and health-related routines, as required by assignment and permitted by district procedures/training Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with district policy and applicable law Participate in required staff development related to paraprofessional responsibilities, disability awareness, safety, behavior, and transition programming. Perform other duties as assigned Experience Experience working with students with disabilities preferred Pay Grade 1

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$18,055 District Schedule Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required