Aide, Special Education - FOCUS (Life Skills)

Aide, Special Education - FOCUS (Life Skills) La Porte Independent School District Heritage Elementary - Deer Park, Texas Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in La Porte Independent School District Job Details Job ID: 5909866 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Position: Aide, Special Education - FOCUS (Life Skills) Location: Heritage Elementary This position is a 1:1 assignment. Please see additional details: 1:1 FOCUS (Life Skills) paraprofessional provides individualized, direct support to a student with complex learning, communication, behavioral, physical, and/or personal care needs throughout the school day. This position works closely with the special education teacher and related service providers to implement the student’s IEP, support access to instruction, promote independence, and ensure the student can safely and meaningfully participate in the school environment. Responsibilities may include providing support with communication, mobility and positioning, feeding, toileting and personal care, behavior and sensory needs, functional academics, daily living skills, transitions, and participation across school settings. The paraprofessional is expected to follow individualized student plans while maintaining the student’s dignity and safety with the goal of providing only the level of assistance necessary for the student to be successful. Job Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate Associate's Degree or 48 or more college hoursor NCLB ParaEducator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity Job Description: Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. Other duties as assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoopping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds) Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly. Pay Grade: Paraprofessional, Pay Grade4, 187 Days (based on2026-2027 Compensation Plan) Minimum: $15.75 Midpoint: $18.92 Compensation based on job‑like experience Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $15.75 Per Hour Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr Heritage Elementary