Life Skills Paraprofessional - Elementary

Elementary School 1-5; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkington Independent School District Elementary School 1-5 in Cleveland, Texas seeks a Life Skills Paraprofessional to support students under the supervision of the classroom teacher. You will work with individuals or small groups to reinforce reading, writing, and math, prepare instructional materials, and assist with testing and records.

The role emphasizes inclusion, behavior management support, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: 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 neat and orderly classroom; assist with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Offer inclusion support to teacher and students.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics support

Works with children

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Life Skills Paraprofessional - Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934840

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

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 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.
• Offer inclusion support to teacher and students.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Assume bus driving duties as assigned.
• Assume bus riding / monitoring duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties 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

Position Type: Full-Time