HS LIFE SKILLS AIDE/PARAPROFESSIONAL 2026-27

HS LIFE SKILLS AIDE / PARAPROFESSIONAL 2026‑27

Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Job Title: Life Skills Aide Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Primary Purpose: Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher. Qualifications Education / Certification: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate; Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning; Valid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge / Skills: Ability to work with children with disabilities; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to communicate effectively Experience: Two years experience working with children Major Responsibilities and Duties Student Management Help meet the individual needs of students, including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. Help manage the behavior of assigned students; this includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed. Recognize differences in students’ special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interactions accordingly. Work with assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher. Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duties. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students. Other Maintain confidentiality. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities None Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors 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: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non‑ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment. 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. *Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program. Position Type Full‑Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education