Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, Resource, High School (Fall Vacancies)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual stipend

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking an Aide/Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year at a high school in Cypress, Texas. Starting date is immediate; 187 days per year with a salary of $21,739 plus a $1,000 annual stipend for resource aides.

The role supports teachers, assists students with disabilities, prepares instructional materials, maintains the classroom, and supervises students throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Proof of high school graduation or GED.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Flexible and able to adjust your daily routine.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory and upkeep of equipment and supplies.
• Support teacher with administrative records and reports.
• Orient and assist substitute teachers.
• Assist students with disabilities including transfers and positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care.
• Support behavior management and crisis intervention as needed.
• Attend staff development and meetings as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in required duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Lift up to 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CFISD college credit/degree option

Job description

Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, Resource, High School (Fall Vacancies)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5561350

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).

REQUIREMENTS:

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

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

187 Days

SALARY/PAY GRADE:

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

*Resource aides earn an additional $1,000 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

• Human Resources
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