Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, AB (Adaptive Behavior), Middle School, Grades 6-8 (Fall Vacancies)

SCHOOLS; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional $3,000 stipend

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking an Aide/Paraprofessional (Adaptive Behavior) for the 2026-2027 school year at the Middle School level (Grades 6-8) in Cypress, Texas. Starting date is immediately.

Terms include 187 days and a salary of $21,739 IP-2, with an additional $3,000 annual stipend for Adaptive Behavior aides. The role supports teachers, assists students with disabilities, supervises activities, and maintains confidentiality while delivering quality classroom

Qualifications

• Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Flexible and able to adjust your daily routine.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must have one of the following: 48 hours of college credits, Associates or higher degree, or CFISD proficiency test (70+).

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare and adapt instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment, books and supplies.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Help supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with children

Flexible and adaptable

Communication/interpersonal skills

Professional appearance and attitude

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

48 hours of college credits

Associates or higher degree

CFISD proficiency test (70+)

Job description

Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, AB (Adaptive Behavior), Middle School, Grades 6-8 (Fall Vacancies)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5561414

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Flexible and able to adjust your daily routine.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must have one of the following:

  a. 48 hours of college credits, OR

  b. Associates or higher degree, OR

  c. Competency on the CFISD proficiency test (score of 70 or above).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

187 Days

SALARY/PAY GRADE:

$21,739/IP-2 as approved by the Board of Trustees.

*Adaptive Behavior aides earn an additional $3,000 annual stipend.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Help teacher prepare and adapt instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment, books and supplies.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty, and travel to on-the-job training.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal or other school personnel supervisor.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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:May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
• 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

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21,739 Per Year

Contact Information

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