Kindergarten Paraprofessional @ Horn Elementary

Alief Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Horn Elementary in Houston, TX seeks a Kindergarten Paraprofessional to support the teacher by addressing individual needs of students and assisting staff with at-risk learners.

Responsibilities include assisting with lessons, recording attendance, preparing materials, supervising during lunch and transitions, and upholding confidentiality and district safety protocols. The role requires good organization, communication, and the ability to multi-task in a busy elementary environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and paraprofessional certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with students at-risk and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in improving student achievement by helping students at-risk of academic failure.
• Check and record student attendance.
• Reproduce instructional materials and type forms and instructional materials.
• Distribute and collect materials for instruction.
• Assist with supervision during lunch, assemblies, transitions and other events.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety protocols.
• Participate in in-service training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Excellent organization

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Interest in work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Qualifies for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Job description

Kindergarten Paraprofessional @ Horn Elementary

(Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings)

Primary Purpose:

To provide opportunities for the teacher to attend to the individual needs of students. To assist staff with students at-risk of academic failure or dropping out of school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Qualifies for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
• Computer skills preferred
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task activities

Experience:

• None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

One of the primary purposes of this position is to assist in carrying out the district’s goal of improving student achievement by providing assistance to students who are at-risk of academic failure or dropping out of school and/or staff who work with students at-risk of academic failure or dropping out of school.

Program Support

• Assist in carrying out the district’s goal of improving student achievement by providing assistance to students who are at-risk of academic failure or dropping out of school and/or staff who work with these students.
• Check and record student attendance.
• Reproduce instructional materials.
• Type forms and instructional materials.
• Distribute and collect materials for instruction.
• Administer, score and record achievement and diagnostic tests, score objective-type teacher-made tests and quizzes, and record grades as the teacher recommends for students.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills taught by the teacher.
• Catalogue and file instructional materials and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepare orders or requisitions for needed materials.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Keep bulletin boards and other classroom displays up-to-date.
• Operate equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assist students in the library or media center.
• Assist with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and transitions.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Posture: Prolonged standing & sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

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.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Calendar Days:187

Pay Grade: ISP1

2025-2026 Salary Range Min. $22,540 Mid. $26,333 Max. $30,127 (Based on previous experience)

Salaries are determined by the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.

Salary is based on 187 days. If working less than 187 days, the salary will be less.

(Internal employees: Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings)