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Job Description
JobID:
1838
Position Type:
Support Staff•Campus/Special Education Aide•
EA Date Posted:
6/2/2026
Location:
BARNES MIDDLE SCHOOL JOB TITLE
SPED•Essential Academics Paraprofessional
WAGE/HOUR STATUS
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO
Principal
PAY GRADE
Clerical (4)
DEPT/SCHOOL
Campus
DAYS EMPLOYED
187
DATE REVISED:
April 2025
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist in the instruction and support of students in an Essential Academics classroom. Responsibilities include helping students with daily living tasks, social and communication skills, classroom activities, and behavior support under the direction of a certified teacher. Provide one-on-one or small-group assistance, ensure a safe and structured learning environment, and assist with documentation and data collection related to student progress and behavior. Collaborate with the teaching team to promote student independence and participation in both academic and functional routines. •Our Districts staffing plan prioritizes placing Essential Academic Paraprofessionals to campuses with the highest student needs.•
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
•Must apply for TEA Educational Aide Certification•High school diploma or GED Associate Degree, two years of study (48 college hours) at an institute of higher learning, or meet formal academic assessment
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well with children with special needs General knowledge of office equipment and other assistive technologies De-escalation experience While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed. Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.