Special Education In-Class Support Aide

Alief Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Alief Independent School District is seeking a Re-Posted 2025-2026 Special Education In Class Support Paraprofessional at Elsik Ninth Grade Center to assist the teacher with individualized education plans and student instruction.

Responsibilities include engaging students, supporting instructional materials, clerical duties, data collection for IEP objectives, and maintaining a positive, confidential learning environment across classrooms and during meals and transitions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed.
• Computer skills are helpful and can be applied in daily tasks.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in instructional activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Help students master instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Perform clerical duties in support of the special education classroom (attendance, materials reproduction, forms typing, bulletin boards).
• Assist in modification of instructional materials.
• Administer, score, and record tests and grades as the teacher recommends.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Collect and record data related to students’ IEP objectives.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and prepare orders.
• Read to students and participate in oral communication activities.
• Operate classroom equipment and assist in library/media center.
• Supervise students during lunch, assemblies, and other transitions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Provide explicit instruction to small groups using lesson plans designed by the teacher.
• Support a positive learning environment and student discipline.
• Perform personal hygiene tasks when assigned per students’ needs.
• Perform medically related services with nurse training as needed.
• Perform physical/behavioral management procedures as assigned.
• Perform specialized services such as Braille transcription or augmentative communication monitoring.
• Demonstrate competence in delivering PCS per IEP requirements and document SHARS activities.

Skills

Interest in education

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Paraprofessional certification eligibility

Job description

Alief Independent School District is seeking a Re-Posted 2025-2026 Special Education In Class Support Paraprofessional at Elsik Ninth Grade Center to assist the teacher with individualized education plans and student instruction.

Responsibilities include engaging students, supporting instructional materials, clerical duties, data collection for IEP objectives, and maintaining a positive, confidential learning environment across classrooms and during meals and transitions.