Essential Academics Aide

Position Type: Support Staff - Campus/Special Education Aide - EA Date Posted: 9/16/2025 Location: MCQUEENEY ELEMENTARY Additional Information: Show/Hide SEGUIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description JOB TITLE: SPED- Essential Academics Paraprofessional WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Clerical (4) DEPT/SCHOOL: Campus DAYS EMPLOYED: 186 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 Instructional Aid Certification High school diploma or GED 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 SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION 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.

Attachment(s): * C4- Special Education Essential Academics Paraprofessional rev_April 2025.doc