Aide, Special Education, Resource/Inclusion - 2026-2027 School Year

Position: Aide, Special Education, Resource/Inclusion

Location: La Porte Junior High

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate
• Associate''s Degree or 48 or more college hours or 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, including self-help, behavior management and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements
• Work under the supervision of teacher(s)
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative guidelines, local board policy and state law
• Assist the teacher(s) in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher(s)
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
• 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

Other Information

Your application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor. You will also need to attach a resume, letter of interest and transcript or ParaEducator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity.

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 Grade 1, 187 Days (updated for 2026-2027)

Minimum: $12.54

Midpoint: $15.00

Compensation based on job-like experience.