Student Direct Support Paraprofessional; Aide

Student Direct Support Paraprofessional (1:1 Aide) -

Position Type:
Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant. Date Posted: 1/16/2026.

Location:

Tampico Elementary School (High-Needs School).

• Coordinating with the special and regular education teacher’s lessons and daily classroom activities
• Assisting other educators with administrative tasks like paperwork and reports
• Communicating with children and helping them understand lessons
• Prepare the classroom to promote a healthy and safe learning environment
• Ensure classroom safety guidelines are met at all times
• Utilize various techniques to be successful with managing students
• Engage with children to enhance and encourage learning
• Assist the teacher in modifying materials to meet the specific needs of a child
• Provide basic caregiving duties, support, and encouragement in all aspects of development
• Assist with other personal or physical care assistance
• Take necessary precautions to protect students
• Monitor the classroom and minimize distractions and disruptions
• Help with supervision of students during recess, lunch, and beginning of day/end of day times
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Proven work experience as a Paraprofessional or similar role
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check
• Passionate, dedicated, and committed to supporting children and learning
• Experience in helping teachers in a classroom environment desired
• Dependable and punctual
• Good understanding of the educational system
• Strong interpersonal and social attributes
• Have patience with children, including those with special needs
• Ability to stand, move around, and squat for long hours at a time
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent is required