Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, SOS (Special Opportunities for Students) Elementary (Fall Vaca[...]

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

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a dedicated SOS Aide to support classroom activities and assist students with their personal needs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, effective communication skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, supervising students, and providing personal care. Working conditions may involve exposure to various environments and require emotional control under stress. This position is essential to ensuring a productive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and able to adjust daily routine.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and maintaining classroom order.
• Provide personal care assistance for students as needed.
• Supervise students and manage behavior effectively.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with children

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent

48 hours of college credits or higher degree

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
  • Associates or higher degree
  • 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.
Soc 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 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, 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.

This posting is for a SOS Aide position as they become available in the district.