Aide, SPED FOCUS Elementary

Position: Aide, SPED FOCUS Elementary

Location: Rizzuto Elementary

Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including the FOCUS (Life Skills) Program, self-help, behavior management and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the supervisor and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. Other duties as assigned.

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

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, 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

Apply online at lpisd.org attaching your resume and letter of interest. For your application to be considered complete, three current references must be received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor. Please attach your 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 4, 187 Days (updated for 2026-2027)

Minimum: $15.75

Midpoint: $18.92

Compensation based on job-like experience