Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, Special Education RESET, Middle School/High School (Fall Vacancies)

Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent. Demonstrated successful experience in working with special needs students preferred. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude. Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Flexible and able to adjust your daily routine. Three (3) years of successful experience working with children preferred. Qualifications Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent. Demonstrated successful experience in working with special needs students preferred. Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude. Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds. Flexible and able to adjust your daily routine. Three (3) years of successful experience working with children preferred. Terms Of Employment 187 Days Salary/Pay Grade $21,739/IP-2 as approved by the Board of Trustees. Essential Functions Works with campus staff to implement academic, behavioral and social-emotional strategies and interventions which result in positive student behavior. Effectively manages behavior of students assigned to the RESET program. Effectively manages time between the RESET classroom and checking on students in the general education setting who are serviced through the RESET program. Follows Behavior Intervention Plans and academic and behavior IEPs for students in the RESET program. Implements all elements of the RESET program, including academic and behavioral data collection, monitoring and student reinforcement. Participates in district-wide staff development and training in the areas of RESET and Special Education. Provides behavioral support to students served in the RESET program and maintains a collaborative relationship with general education staff as well as the RESET teacher. Assists the teacher in maintaining portfolios that are data-driven for all students served through the RESET program. Utilizes the Review 360 program to chart and monitor RESET student behaviors. Maintains classroom logs and monitoring sheets as documentation of students served in the RESET classroom. Obtains and maintains current certification in CPI Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Institute. Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expecting the same of colleagues. Reliable; demonstrates the technical knowledge for effective handling of assignment; effectiveness in responsibility; knowledge and understanding of school district policy, practices and procedures. Uses good judgment, self-regulation and the ability to work with challenging, potentially escalated students in an empathetic and constructive way; stays current on trauma-informed practices. Is self-starting and self-demanding; works under the supervision of the RESET teacher; works toward self-improvement; continues to grow professionally. Demonstrates both a constructive and creative attitude toward the job; receives constructive criticism in a positive way; works with students with emotional, behavioral and academic difficulties; supports decisions and policies of supervisors. Requires additional training after hours for CPI and other professional development. Performs other duties as assigned. Working Conditions Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking and reaching Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise, exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress #J-18808-Ljbffr Cypress-Fairbanks ISD