Paraprofessional DAEP Immediate Start (Elementary)

AEP BAU; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Independent School District is seeking a Classroom Instructional Aide to provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. The role supports the Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment (ABLE) and helps in documenting student behavior for teachers and other staff.

Responsibilities include supervising students, implementing IEP objectives under teacher guidance, and ensuring a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
• Basic math: fractions, percents, ratios.
• Understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly.
• Knowledge of behavior and crisis management techniques; instruction techniques; high school curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Assists with washroom breaks for safety.
• Collects class work for return toteacher for evaluation.
• Communicates with supervising staff regarding student progress and IEP objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans under supervision of teachers for students with behavior disorders.
• Intervenes in conflicts to diffuse situations.
• Monitors students to provide a safe learning environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and professional relationships.

Skills

Instructional support

Communication

Behavior management

Confidentiality

Tools

Office software

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Primary Purpose:

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

Purpose Statement: The job of Paraeducator Special EducationAcademic and Behavioral Learning Environment(ABLE) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for supervising students assigned to the Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment(ABLE); documenting student behavior; and providing information to teachers and/or other personnel. This job reports to the Executive Director of Special Programs.

Essential Functions

• Assists with washroom breaks for the purpose of providing for the safety of the student.
• Collects class work from students for the purpose of returning the work to the teacher for evaluation.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in academic progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Models conversation, manners, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors students during assigned periods for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other supervisory/security responsibilities as determined by the supervising administrator and the BAC schedule for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Performs general record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or supervisory staff in meeting mandated requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit pertaining to PISD.
• Provides verbal and/or written feedback of observations for the purpose of informing teacher/s and/or parents of students' progress.
• Remains with students at all times in the BAC for the purpose of providing for the safety of students and deescalating situations outside the classroom.
• Reports problems directly to the supervising administrator for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.
• Tutors students on assigned class work for the purpose of providing ongoing support in the completion of work assignments.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGEis required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: behavior and crisis management techniques; instruction techniques; high school curriculum; knowledge of board policy, district, state and federal regulations/laws.

ABILITYis required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, jobrelated data; and utilize jobrelated equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; working with frequent interruptions; communicating in a positive, nonthreatening manner; and building effective relationships.

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment -The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Hendricks
• 804 Mabel Ave
• Princeton, Texas 75407
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Paraprofessional DAEP Immediate Start (Elementary)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5988683
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)