Special Education Aide

Canyon ISD; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon ISD is hiring a paraprofessional to support students under the supervision of licensed teachers. This role focuses on academic assistance, classroom organization, and encouraging student engagement in daily activities.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, can meet NCLB highly qualified status, and demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Willingness to grow professionally and collaborate with grade-level teams is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to meet NCLB highly qualified status (48 college credits or passing CISD paraprofessional assessment exam).
• Willingness to work with students.
• Willingness to grow professionally.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students under teacher’s supervision
• Plan/collaborate/work closely with members of grade level/departmental teams
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCLB highly qualified status (48 college credits or CISD paraprofessional exam)

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to meet NCLB highly qualified status required (48 accredited college credit hours or passing score on CISD paraprofessional assessment exam)
• Willingness to work with students
• Willingness to grow professionally
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide academic support to students under teacher’s supervision
• Plan/collaborate/work closely with members of grade level/departmental teams
• Other duties as assigned