CGE-Life Skills Paraprofessional

Cedar Grove Elementary; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Grove Elementary in Livingston, Texas is seeking a Paraprofessional Levels I-III to support teachers and students under supervision. Immediate start; nonexempt, reports to Principal and assigned teachers.

Requires associate degree or two years of college and Texas educational aide certificate; strong reading, writing, and math instructional ability; must work well with children and communicate effectively; prior experience with children preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college or have met formal academic assessment as required by No Child Left Behind Act
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics instruction

Child interaction

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Livingston Independent School District Cedar Grove Elementary - Livingston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

[hJob Title: Paraprofessional Levels I-III

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Date Revised: 07/21/2023

Dept./School: Department or Campus Assigned

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teachers aware of the special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. You understand that supplemental duty assignments may be modified or discontinued at any time for any reason or no reason at all, at the sole discretion of the District, and that the Board of Trustees may change, modify, or eliminate the stipend for supplemental duties at any time. This document may not be modified without the prior consent of the Director of Personnel.

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CGE-Life Skills Paraprofessional

Livingston Independent School District Cedar Grove Elementary - Livingston, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Livingston Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5972719
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

[hJob Title: Paraprofessional Levels I-III

Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Date Revised: 07/21/2023

Dept./School: Department or Campus Assigned

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teachers aware of the special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. You understand that supplemental duty assignments may be modified or discontinued at any time for any reason or no reason at all, at the sole discretion of the District, and that the Board of Trustees may change, modify, or eliminate the stipend for supplemental duties at any time. This document may not be modified without the prior consent of the Director of Personnel.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21,000 to $30,055 Per Year

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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