Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, Bilingual Pre-K, Elementary (Fall Vacancies)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is hiring for a classroom support position focused on translation and student assistance. The role involves translating communications, helping students interact with staff, and supporting teachers with materials and testing activities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, potential college credits or degree, or CFISD proficiency test. The job requires physical ability to lift and reliability in attendance and a willingness to support substitute teachers and

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED required.
• 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: 48 hours of college credits, Associates or higher degree, or CFISD proficiency test (70+).

Responsibilities

• Translate student and parent communications for the classroom teacher in assigned language.
• Assist students to communicate with campus staff.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Translate words, ideas and concepts between languages for teachers, students and parents.
• Help maintain 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.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional appearance

Flexibility

English proficiency

Education

48 hours college credits

Associates degree or higher

CFISD proficiency test (70+)

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:
• 48 hours of college credits, OR
• Associates or higher degree, OR
• Competency on the CFISD proficiency test (score of 70 or above).

Requirements

If you meet the college requirements above (7a or 7b), please upload your transcript(s) at the time of application.

Otherwise, to register for the CFISD proficiency test above (7c), please click the link below to complete a form so a testing account can be created for you. You will need to enter your email, first name and last name. You only need to do this ONE TIME. Please DO NOT use an email address other than the email you provided in your CFISD application, or the test will not be valid. Once your account has been created, we will be in contact with instructions for accessing the test.

TESTING FORM LINK

Terms Of Employment

187 Days

Salary/Pay Grade

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

Essential Functions

• Translate student and parent communications for the classroom teacher in assigned language.
• Assist students to communicate with campus staff.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Translate words, ideas and concepts between languages for teachers, students and parents.
• Help maintain 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.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• 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

Application Information

Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.