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Lomax Junior High

Aide, SPED FOCUS Secondary (Life Skills)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15.75–$18.92/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: La Porte, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/23/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$32,319 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Aide, SPED FOCUS Secondary (Life Skills) La Porte Independent School District Lomax Junior High - La Porte, Texas This job is also posted in La Porte Independent School District Job Details

Job ID:

5889334

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Position:

Aide, SPED FOCUS Secondary (Life Skills)

Location:

Lomax Junior High Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including the FOCUS Program, self-help, behavior management and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the supervisor and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. Job Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate Associate's Degree or 48 or more college hours or NCLB ParaEducator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Posture:

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking

Lifting:

Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)

Environment:

Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements

Mental Demands:

Maintain control under stress Other Information Apply online at lpisd.org attaching your resume and letter of interest. For your application to be considered complete, three current references must be received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor. Please attach your transcript or ParaEducator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity. The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Pay Grade:

Paraprofessional, Pay Grade 4, 187 Days (updated for 2026-2027)

Minimum:

$15.75

Midpoint:

$18.92 Compensation based on job-like experience

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$15.75 Per Hour