Special Education Life Skills Aide — Student Support & Growth

ELSIK HIGH SCHOOL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsik High School in Houston seeks a 2026-2027 Special Education Life Skills Aide to support instructional activities under the teacher's direction. This role assists with implementing IEPs for students with disabilities and performing classroom clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include engaging students, modifying materials, recording data, and maintaining confidentiality. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential in a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Eligible for appropriate paraprofessional certification.
• Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work.
• Computer skills helpful.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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 (record attendance, reproduce materials, etc.).
• Assist in modification and adaptation of instructional materials.
• Record data and assist with IEP objectives and educational plans.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students.

Skills

Paraprofessional certification

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Paraprofessional certification eligibility

Job description

Elsik High School in Houston seeks a 2026-2027 Special Education Life Skills Aide to support instructional activities under the teacher's direction. This role assists with implementing IEPs for students with disabilities and performing classroom clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include engaging students, modifying materials, recording data, and maintaining confidentiality. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential in a collaborative school setting.