Educational Aide III

ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR SCH-W; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harris County Department of Education is seeking an Educational Aide III to assist teachers with classroom activities and administrative tasks in Houston, TX. The role focuses on supporting at-risk and special needs students and uses de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment.

Under the supervision of a certified teacher, you will prepare instructional materials, supervise students, manage behavior, and maintain records.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or three creditable years of experience as either an educational aide I or II.
• SBEC Educational Aide III paraprofessional certificate.

Responsabilidades

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus duty and playground.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care as needed.
• Assist in managing student behavior and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive behavior when needed.

Conocimientos

Student support

De-escalation

Communication

Team collaboration

Tech basics

Educación

High school diploma or GED

30 college credits / 3 years aide experience

SBEC Educational Aide III certificate

Descripción del empleo

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Educational Aide III

Harris County Department of Education ACADEMIC & BEHAVIOR SCH-W - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Job Details

Job ID: 5978080

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Assist in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Thirty (30) semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas or three creditable years of experience as either an educational aide I or II
• State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) Educational Aide III paraprofessional certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work with at-risk and special needs students
• Ability to work within a specialized behavior management system
• Ability to learn, utilize and control student behavior through verbal de-escalation techniques
• Ability to work well with adults
• Ability to communicate effectively orally as well as written expression
• General knowledge of computer systems and software applications
• Ability to learn and utilize specialized therapeutic restraint techniques to control student behavior, when appropriate

Experience:

• Experience working with students with special needs and students in at-risk situations

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care as needed.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
• Keep the teacher and administrative staff informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events.
• Treat all staff with dignity, integrity and respect.
• Conduct physical student searches
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by campus principal or senior director.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $29,796 to $36,351 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]