What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Paraprofessional position at Brenham Independent School District?
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
- Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed, such as, but not limited to: positive work ethic, well organized, strong communication skills, basic technology skills, and flexibility to work with diverse students and staff.
- Ability to provide positive behavior support to students in a group or in an individual setting.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
- Effective work skills - conscientious, persistent, resourceful, productive, and active.
- Willing to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention Strategies.
- Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist with planning, development, and implementation of instructional, behavioral, and therapeutic activities.
- Participate as a member of staff addressing the education process of students with disabilities.
- Maintain a professional relationship with all school personnel who are involved in the educational process of students with disabilities.
- Maintain a physical classroom environment that is conducive to the learning process.
- Promptly complete and forward all records requested by the administration.
- Attend all required meetings.
- Be consistent in program content and expectations of students and other classroom staff.
- Keep appropriate student and classroom records.
- Make effective use of instructional materials and demonstrate effective methods of instruction to ensure that the individual student performance levels, needs, and abilities are addressed.
- Exercise behavior management and maintain control of students assigned to his/her care.
- Participate and occasionally assist in the organization of meetings, committees, and special functions.
- Provide personal care including diapering and other essential needs, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in the IEP.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a positive image during the workday and at all work-related activities.
- Abide by all district policies and procedures and demonstrate competencies specified in the Special Education rules and regulations.
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JobID: 2506
Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Paraprofessional/Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
Date Posted:
7/6/2026
7/6/2026
Location:
Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center
Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center
BRENHAM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Title: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Paraprofessional
Reports To: Campus Principal
Date Revised: March 2022
Primary Purpose: Under the direction of the classroom teacher, support and implement an appropriate instructional program to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities as identified through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands
Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data; follow behavior intervention plans and procedures.
Physical Demands
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; reaching; moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; occasional district-wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus; frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; exposure to the sun, heat, cold and inclement weather; exposure to noise.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.