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.
DAEP- Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional
Livingston Independent School District
Alternative Education Program - Livingston, Texas This job is also posted in Livingston Independent School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5907264
Application Deadline:
Sep 30, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
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Job Title:
Paraprofessional Levels I-III
Exemption Status/Test:
Nonexempt
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned
Date Revised:
07/21/2023
Dept./
School:
Department or Campus Assigned
Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Make teachers aware of the special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture:
Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion:
Moderate walking
Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:
Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. You understand that supplemental duty assignments may be modified or discontinued at any time for any reason or no reason at all, at the sole discretion of the District, and that the Board of Trustees may change, modify, or eliminate the stipend for supplemental duties at any time. This document may not be modified without the prior consent of the Director of Personnel.
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