Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, Special Education RESET, Middle School/High School (Fall Vacancies)

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

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is hiring an Aide/Paraprofessional for the RESET Special Education program at the Middle/High School level for the 2026-2027 year. Starting immediately, the role supports academic, behavioral and social-emotional strategies for students with disabilities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and experience with special needs students. The position runs 187 days with a salary of $21,739 per year, plus CPI certification and ongoing

Qualifications

• Proof of high school graduation or GED required.
• Experience with special needs students preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine.
• Three years of experience with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with campus staff to implement academic, behavioral and social-emotional strategies.
• Manages behavior of students in the RESET program.
• Balances time between RESET classroom and general education checks.
• Follows Behavior Intervention Plans and IEPs for RESET students.
• Implements RESET program elements including data collection and reinforcement.
• Participates in district training in RESET and Special Education.
• Provides behavioral support and collaborates with staff and RESET teacher.
• Maintains portfolios with data-driven documentation for RESET students.
• Uses Review 360 to chart and monitor RESET student behaviors.
• Maintains classroom logs and monitoring sheets.
• Obtains and maintains CPI certification; ongoing professional development.
• Promotes welfare of children and stays current on trauma-informed practices.
• Shows initiative and grows professionally; accepts constructive feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

High school graduation or GED

Experience with special needs students

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Lift up to 50 pounds

Flexible and adaptable

Three years of experience withchildren

Education

Proof of high school graduation or GED

CPI Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Institute certification

Job description

Aide/Paraprofessional 2026-2027, Special Education RESET, Middle School/High School (Fall Vacancies)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5917225

Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated successful experience in working with special needs students 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.
• Flexible and able to adjust your daily routine.
• Three (3) years of successful experience working with children preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

187 Days

SALARY/PAY GRADE:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with campus staff to implement academic, behavioral and social-emotional strategies and interventions which result in positive student behavior.
• Effectively manages behavior of students assigned to the RESET program.
• Effectively manages time between the RESET classroom and checking on students in the general education setting who are serviced through the RESET program.
• Follows Behavior Intervention Plans and academic and behavior IEPs for students in the RESET program.
• Implements all elements of the RESET program, including academic and behavioral data collection, monitoring and student reinforcement.
• Participates in district-wide staff development and training in the areas of RESET and Special Education.
• Provides behavioral support to students served in the RESET program and maintains a collaborative relationship with general education staff as well as the RESET teacher.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining portfolios that are data-driven for all students served through the RESET program.
• Utilizes the Review 360 program to chart and monitor RESET student behaviors.
• Maintains classroom logs and monitoring sheets as documentation of students served in the RESET classroom.
• Obtains and maintains current certification in CPI Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Institute.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expecting the same of colleagues.
• Reliable; demonstrates the technical knowledge for effective handling of assignment; effectiveness in responsibility; knowledge and understanding of school district policy, practices and procedures.
• Uses good judgment, self-regulation and the ability to work with challenging, potentially escalated students in an empathetic and constructive way; stays current on trauma-informed practices.
• Is self-starting and self-demanding; works under the supervision of the RESET teacher; works toward self-improvement; continues to grow professionally.
• Demonstrates both a constructive and creative attitude toward the job; receives constructive criticism in a positive way; works with students with emotional, behavioral and academic difficulties; supports decisions and policies of supervisors.
• Requires additional training after hours for CPI and other professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 an RESETAideposition as they become available in the district.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21,739 Per Year

Contact Information

• Marchelle Peters , Asst. Superintendent Educational Support Services
• M.H. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]