Makerspace Paraprofessional

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

26/27 Makerspace Paraprofessional

• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Timber Lakes Elementary

Primary

Purpose:

The Maker Space Paraprofessional works independently with groups of students during scheduled Maker Space classes while operating under the general supervision of the campus principal or designee and in accordance with district-approved instructional plans and expectations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning (if college hours are not held, an academic assessment is available once hired)

Valid Texas educational aide certificate (obtained once hired)

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to effectively supervise and manage groups of students
• Ability to facilitate prepared lessons and learning activities
• Interest in STEM, technology, engineering, design, art, robotics, coding, fabrication, or hands-on learning
• Ability and willingness to learn the operation of Maker Space technology, tools, and equipment
• Strong organizational and classroom-management skills
• Ability to communicate instructions clearly to students
• Ability to encourage student creativity, independence, collaboration, and problem-solving
• Ability to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment
• Ability to troubleshoot routine technology and equipment issues
• Basic computer and technology skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines

Experience:

Experience working with children preferred

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Maker Space Instruction and Facilitation

1. Facilitate scheduled Maker Space classes and learning activities using lessons, activities, and materials provided or approved by the district or campus.

2. Present directions, expectations, procedures, and activity objectives to students.

3. Guide students through hands-on projects, design challenges, experiments, technology activities, and other Maker Space experiences.

4. Demonstrate the appropriate use of materials, tools, technology, and equipment.

5. Assist students in understanding and completing assigned Maker Space activities.

6. Encourage students to plan, design, create, build, test, evaluate, revise, and improve their work.

7. Promote creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving.

8. Ask questions and provide appropriate prompts that encourage students to develop solutions independently rather than completing tasks for them.

9. Provide assistance and support to individual students and groups as needed.

10. Modify the pace or delivery of activities within established lesson expectations based on student needs.

11. Reinforce concepts and skills incorporated into provided Maker Space lessons.

12. Maintain an engaging, student-centered learning environment.

13. Communicate concerns regarding lessons, student needs, materials, or instructional activities to the appropriate campus administrator or designated professional staff member.

Student Supervision and Management

1. Assume responsibility for the direct supervision of students assigned to the Maker Space during scheduled class periods and activities.

2. Establish and communicate clear expectations for student behavior, participation, movement, and use of Maker Space resources.

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