What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide, Special Education - FOCUS (Life Skills) position at Heritage Elementary?
Position: Aide, Special Education - FOCUS (Life Skills)
Location: Heritage Elementary
This position is a 1:1 assignment. Please see additional details:
1:1 FOCUS (Life Skills) paraprofessional provides individualized, direct support to a student with complex learning, communication, behavioral, physical, and/or personal care needs throughout the school day. This position works closely with the special education teacher and related service providers to implement the student’s IEP, support access to instruction, promote independence, and ensure the student can safely and meaningfully participate in the school environment.
Responsibilities may include providing support with communication, mobility and positioning, feeding, toileting and personal care, behavior and sensory needs, functional academics, daily living skills, transitions, and participation across school settings. The paraprofessional is expected to follow individualized student plans while maintaining the student’s dignity and safety with the goal of providing only the level of assistance necessary for the student to be successful.
Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid SBEC Educational Aide certificate
- Associate's Degree or 48 or more college hours or NCLB ParaEducator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity
Job Description:
Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. Other duties as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoopping, 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
Other Information
Apply online at lpisd.org attaching your resume and letter of interest. For your application to be considered complete, three current references must be received. These references must include your current principal or supervisor. Please attach your transcript or ParaEducator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity.
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 Grade 4, 187 Days (based on 2026-2027 Compensation Plan)
Minimum: $15.75
Midpoint: $18.92
Compensation based on job-like experience