Special Education Essential Academics Paraprofessional JobID:

1939

Position Type:

Support Staff

•Campus/Special Education Aide

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EA Date Posted:

9/21/2026

Location:

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY JOB TITLE

SPED

•Essential Academics Paraprofessional

WAGE/HOUR STATUS

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

PAY GRADE

Clerical

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.

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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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Assist the teacher in preparing instructional material and classroom displays. Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments. ? Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events. Responsible for learning and adapting to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs. Toileting, grooming, self-care assistance. Regular exposure to noise. Report to work on time every day. Perform additional duties and accept other responsibilities as may be assigned.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

Uses copier, calculator, PC, mainframe, printer, fax machine, and/or any new Technology equipment and device as acquired by the district 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.