Aide, SPED FOCUS Secondary; Life Skills

Aide, SPED FOCUS Secondary (Life Skills)

La Porte Independent School District La Porte Junior High - La Porte, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5705825
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position: Aide, SPED FOCUS Secondary (Life Skills)

Location: La Porte Junior High

Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including the FOCUS Program, self-help, behavior management and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the supervisor and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate
• Associate's Degree or 48 or more college hoursor NCLB Para Educator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity

• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment: Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands: Maintain control under stress

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional, Pay Grade4, 187 Days (based on  Compensation Plan)

Minimum: $15.75

Midpoint: $18.92

Compensation based on job-like experience

* Updated 9/1/26

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.75 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required