Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, LIFE Skills, Elementary (Fall Vacancies)

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 19,565 - 23,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional $2,000 annual stipend for LIFE Skills aides

Job summary

A local education district in Texas is seeking a LIFE Skills Aide. This role involves assisting teachers and supporting students with disabilities in a classroom setting. Candidates should be adaptable, possess effective communication skills, and be able to lift heavy items as needed. This position offers a salary of $21,739 with the possibility of additional stipends and responsibilities include classroom management and supporting student needs. Regular attendance is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with students and staff.
• Must be adaptable to a variety of classroom conditions and student needs.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials.
• Help maintain a neat classroom environment.
• Support students with disabilities in personal care.
• Supervise students during various activities.
• Participate in staff development and meetings.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility in daily routine

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

48 hours college credits or associate degree or higher

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 (48 hours of college credits or an associate’s degree or higher), please upload your transcript(s) at the time of application.

Otherwise, to register for the CFISD proficiency test, 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 one you provided in your CFISD application, or the test will not be valid. Once the account has been created, we will be in contact with instructions for accessing the test.

Terms Of Employment

187 Days

Salary/Pay Grade

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

• LIFE Skills aides earn an additional $2,000 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.

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.

Applying for this posting places your name in a pool of applicants who wish to be considered for a LIFE Skills Aide position as they become available in the district.