Junior High Behavior Support Paraprofessional - Launch Program

Robinson ISD; Robinson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson ISD's Junior High School in Robinson, Texas is seeking a Junior High Behavior Support Paraprofessional for the Launch Program to assist with instructional and behavioral needs in a self-contained setting.

Under the direction of a certified Special Education teacher, you will implement IEPs/BIPs, monitor progress, and help manage classroom routines, including student transport when needed. Immediate opening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas Educational Aide certificate or 48 college credit hours required before first day of instruction.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver academic lessons with accommodations per IEP.
• Facilitate small group or one-on-one instruction.
• Transport students between Launch classroom and home campus as needed.
• Implement behavior plans with fidelity and track behavior data.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in professional development.

Skills

Disability support

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide certificate or 48 college hours

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Junior High Behavior Support Paraprofessional - Launch Program

Robinson ISD Robinson Junior High School - Robinson, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12 , and Robinson Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5949189
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description:

• Job Title:Junior High Behavior Support Paraprofessional(Launch Program)
• Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
• Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned
• Dept./School: Robinson Junior High School
• Date Revised: 06/2026
• Paraprofessional Pay Grade: 2FA
• Opening: Immediate

Primary Purpose:

Help meet the instructional and behavioral needs of individual students in grades K-12 in a self-contained behavioral setting. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Monitor and track student progress towards behavioral goals. Work under the general supervision of the Junior High Principal and Director of Special Programs, and under the immediate direction of a certified Special Education teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate or 48 hours of college credit (must attain Texas Educational Aide Certificate prior to first day of instruction)
• Valid drivers license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities and/or behavioral needs
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively and remain calm under stressful situations
• Ability to work closely with a team in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to drive a district vehicle (Suburban or similar model)

Experience:

• Two years experience working with children (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

• Deliver academic lessons across multiple contents under the direction of the Special Education teacher, including the provision of accommodations per the IEP.
• Facilitate small group or one-on-one instruction, keeping students engaged and on-task while fostering independent problem-solving skills.
• Assist students in transition periods between activities, classes, or general education settings, ensuring behavioral expectations are met.
• Implement campus and district protocols to address escalated student behavior, including protocols for requesting additional assistance from other campuses.
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity, tracking daily behavior data to support student progress and adjustment of interventions.
• Utilize approved de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment during moments of high-escalation. This includes restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Provide immediate, constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to help students develop self-regulation, coping mechanisms, and social-emotional skills.
• Keep the Special Education teacher informed of the special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Lead routine classroom procedures and rotations, enabling the Special Education teacher to conduct specialized assessments, IEP data collection, or targeted interventions.
• Transport students between the Launch classroom and the student’s home campus. This includes escorting the student on foot or driving them in a district vehicle, depending on the location of the home campus.
• Remain flexible in performing assigned duties throughout the day, based on evolving student needs.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Classroom technology (i.e., laptops or chromebooks)

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Restraint of students as needed. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kati Dietzman , Director of Special Programs
• Administration Building
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]