Behavior Paraprofessional

BEHAVIOR PARAPROFESSIONAL

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with

disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-
help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the

immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Reports to: Principal Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Location: O”Bryant Intermediate

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of general office technology

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal

hygiene.

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to

and from

wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.

• Assist in managing behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or

dangerous physical behavior as needed.

• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical,

communicative, and emotional needs.

• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises

assigned by the teacher.

• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Superintendent and his/ her designee.

NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED: COMPENSATION SCALE:

187 Days / Hourly Pay-Grade: $16.00-$20.00

DATE TO ASSUME DUTIES:

October 2026

APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE:

Apply by completing the application at www.bellvilleisd.org and by sending a resume and letter of interest to

Principal Eddy Jezisek at [email protected]