High School Paraprofessional

•Functional Academics

Robinson ISD

Robinson High School

•Robinson, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 12, and Robinson Independent School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5921770

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Job Title:

Special Needs Paraprofessional

•Functional Academics (2026-2027)

Wage/Hour Status:

Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Dept./

School:

Robinson High School Date Revised:

09/2026

Immediate Opening Primary Purpose:

Help meet the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom setting, as well as outside the classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate or 48 hours of college credit (must be willing to attain Texas Educational Aide Certificate)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively and remain calm under stressful situations

Ability to work closely with a team in a rapidly changing environment

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certified, or willing to be CPI trained

Experience:

Two years experience working with children (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Student Management
• Help meet the individual needs of students, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning them, and signing or interpreting instructions for them, etc.
• Help students take care of physical needs and personal care.

Utilize approved de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to help manage the behavior of assigned students and maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment during moments of high-escalation. This includes restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

Work with assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

Remain flexible in performing assigned duties throughout the day, based on evolving student needs.

Other

Maintain confidentiality.

Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift and ramp. (

Note:

describe other equipment used based on the condition of a student assigned, i.e., adaptive equipment, oxygen gauges, etc.)

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Perform CPI-compliant student restraints as needed.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required