What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charter School - Paraprofessional (3 positions to be filled) position at Inside Higher Ed?
Requisition
202600034S
Title
Charter School - Paraprofessional (3 positions to be filled)
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 1. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Charter School
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date
02/06/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience in a related field preferred.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Assists, supports, and works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for the students of the Sam Houston State University Charter School.
Primary Responsibilities
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff. Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines. Serves as a resource person to the General Education Intervention Team, when requested. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. Participates in in-service training programs as approved. Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires the ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing quickly from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
The Sam Houston State University Charter School sites are located in the Greater Houston area.
In addition to submitting your application online, interested candidates must complete the Pre-Employment Affidavit found at: PRE-EMPLOYMENT OR PRE-SERVICE AFFIDAVIT FOR EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES
This form should be submitted via email to employment@shsu.edu.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46207
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
202600034S
Title
Charter School - Paraprofessional (3 positions to be filled)
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 1. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Technical/Para-Professional
Department
Charter School
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date
02/06/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Educational And Experience Requirement
High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience in a related field preferred.
Nature & Purpose Of Position
Assists, supports, and works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for the students of the Sam Houston State University Charter School.
Primary Responsibilities
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff. Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines. Serves as a resource person to the General Education Intervention Team, when requested. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. Participates in in-service training programs as approved. Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires the ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing quickly from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
The Sam Houston State University Charter School sites are located in the Greater Houston area.
In addition to submitting your application online, interested candidates must complete the Pre-Employment Affidavit found at: PRE-EMPLOYMENT OR PRE-SERVICE AFFIDAVIT FOR EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES
This form should be submitted via email to employment@shsu.edu.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46207
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code
- 51.215.