What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aide, Special Education Job Coach position at La Porte High School?
Position: Aide, Special Education Transition
Location: La Porte High School
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of learning activities and administrative requirements. Assist in the implementation of instructional programs to support students with special needs, including self-help, behavior management, job skills and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher to support students in district programs such as BSP, ECSE, FOCUS, Bulldog Bridge and SAIL.
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
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability and demonstrated aptitude in the instruction of students in assigned area
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge of instructional strategies designed specifically for children with special needs preferred
- Physically capable of meeting all performance responsibilities required with students, including stooping, bending and lifting.
- Ability to communicate with job site supervisors to ensure student success while at work.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of teacher(s).
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative guidelines, local board policy and state law.
- Assist the teacher(s) in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist teacher with supervising and modeling on job sites both on campus and in the community.
- Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher(s).
- Assist students with special needs with toileting, positioning, transferring, and/or lifting as appropriate.
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both on and off campus.
- Keep the teacher(s) informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
- Assist in maintaining neat and orderly classrooms.
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Maintain confidentiality concerning student records.
- Exhibit a positive attitude toward others actions by acting as a role model for district employees, students and the community that supports the mission of the district and/or campus goals.
- Demonstrate cooperation by working effectively with others including supervisors, peers, teachers, parents and students.
- Demonstrate dependability by being punctual and present at work, unless for good cause.
- Exhibit reliability by completing work as assigned.
- Exhibit appropriate grooming and dress for the position and responsibility.
- Comply with policies and procedures pertaining to job assignment.
- Demonstrate proper maintenance, care, storage and use of equipment and materials.
- Maintain proper safety and security precautions to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self or others.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the campus administrators and certified teachers as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
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 (updated for 2026-2027)
Minimum: $14.31
Midpoint: $17.24
Compensation based on job-like experience
*Updated 7/29/26