Aide – Alternative Academics (AA) Lifeskills (2026-27)

MCWHIRTER ELEM; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Creek ISD MCWHIRTER ELEM in Webster, Texas is seeking an Aide for Alternative Academics Lifeskills to assist identified students with disabilities and help prepare classroom activities. You will support teachers, reinforce behavior plans, monitor student daily routines, and contribute to a positive school climate.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Educational Aide II Certification, and 15 college hours or Paraprofessional Exam.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Educational Aide II Certification.
• 15 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist teachers with attendance records, typing, preparing instructional materials.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior per the teacher’s plan and assist in classroom discipline.
• Guide students in daily activities, monitor hygiene, dress, eating habits, and behavior.
• Supervise small groups of students in community settings.
• Contribute to a positive school climate through praise, encouragement, and example.
• Assist with personal care needs for students with severe handicaps as required.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate CCISD Core Values in daily actions.
• Stay up-to-date through professional learning opportunities.
• Research district policy before taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member toward district goals.
• Demonstrates proficient use of technology applications.
• Participate in drills and safety exercises for student safety.
• Maintain punctuality and meet deadlines; communicate professionally.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Work with children

Patience and adaptability

General office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide II Certification

15 college hours or Paraprofessional Exam

Job description

Aide – Alternative Academics (AA) Lifeskills (2026-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899646

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Primary Purpose

Assist the teacher in the academic and life skills development of identified students with disabilities; assist in the preparation and organization of the classroom activities. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• High school diploma or GED
• Educational Aide II Certification
• 15college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with children
• Patience, tolerance, and flexibility
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience

• Verifiable experience working with children, e.g., daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl/boy scouts

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Support and assist teachers with teaching duties, including attendance records, typing, preparing instructional materials.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior in accordance with teacher’s plan and assist in classroom discipline and behavior management as developed by the ARD committee and school plan.
• Assist teachers in guiding individual students or group of students in daily activities, including monitoring personal hygiene, appropriate dress, eating habits, appropriate behavior, etc., in the school setting as well as in the community.
• Supervise small groups of students in community settings.
• Contribute to a positive school climate through use of praise, encouragement, and example.
• Administer to students with severe physical handicaps by lifting, feeding, cleaning, maintaining hygiene, and any other personal services that the student requires.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective verbal communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, occasional moderate to heavy lifting, riding school bus for community instructions; exposure to chemicals for cleaning

Terms:183 days

Pay Grade:PARA 3

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required