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

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

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) seeks an Aide/Paraprofessional for the SOS Elementary program for the 2026-2027 school year, starting immediately. The role supports teachers, assists with instructional materials, student supervision, and basic special needs support during a standard 187-day school year.

Qualifications include high school graduation or GED; experience with children is preferred; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; and options for college credits or degree OR

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

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 physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher or principal.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

48 college credits

Associates or higher degree

CFISD proficiency test (70+)

Job description

Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, SOS (Special Opportunities for Students) Elementary (Fall Vacancies)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5561356
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.

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.

*SOS 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

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

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

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]