2026-2027 READ 180 Paraprofessional @ Owens Intermediate

READ 180 Paraprofessional @ Owens Intermediate

Alief Independent School District OWENS INTERMEDIATE
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Job : 5877931
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

READ 180 Paraprofessional @ Owens Intermediate

To assist READ 180 teacher as they assist students in learning content and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Qualifies for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of school district organization, operations, and administrative policies
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
• Computer skills preferred
• Ability to multi-task activities

Experience:

• Experience working with students with disabilities

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Provide explicit instruction to small groups of students using a lesson plan designed by the teacher.
• Monitor, assist with and reinforce learning while teacher is providing whole group instruction.
• Collect and record data related to students’ IEP objectives and educational plans.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral and written communication and reading instruction with students.
• Support classroom teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment and maintaining student discipline.
• Help students master instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned.
• Assume the responsibility for instruction when the teacher is out of the room for training.
• Meet regularly with READ 180 teacher to discuss student progress and plan for instruction.
• May be assigned to perform other responsibilities by the campus administrator outside the READ 180 instructional and planning times:
  • Perform the following personal hygiene functions when assigned per students’ needs: bathing/cleaning; clothes changing; diapering; feeding; maintaining facial hair; maintaining menstrual hygiene; maintaining nasal hygiene; and toileting and/or toilet training.
  • Perform the following medically related services when assigned per students’ needs, following training by a nurse: cleaning catheter; tube-feeding; suctioning; lifting/transferring (minimum of 50 lbs); monitoring seizure activity; and performing cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Perform the following physical/behavioral management procedures when assigned per students’ needs: administering therapeutic holds; administering physical restraints; monitoring scheduled reinforcement; monitoring students who are in isolation; escorting for students with visual impairments (Orientation & Mobility); and transferring students in wheelchairs and/or other mobility devices.
  • Perform the following specialized services when assigned per students’ needs: transcribing Braille; monitoring augmentative communication devices; utilizing facilitated communication; and supervising students during community-based instruction.

Other

• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws and regulations, and local board policy.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting,…