LJH- Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional (3)

Livingston Independent School District

Livingston Junior High - Livingston, Texas This job is also posted in Livingston Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5895991

Application Deadline:

Sep 30, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

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.

Reviewed by Date

Received by Date

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$20,000 to $30,055 Per Year