2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR OPENING
TRANSFER PERIOD OPEN APRIL 1 - JUNE 1, 2026
Location: El Dorado ES
Work Schedule: 178 Days
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Exempt: No
Pay Grade: I1
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EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Completion of two years of study at an accredited college or university of higher education and/or possess an Associate's Degree or higher from a college or university (Required for Employment in Title I Schools Only)
One month related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bilingual preferred
CERTIFICATION:
Paraprofessional Certification as required by the State Board and the District
High School Diplomas and college/university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency.
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PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY:
Assist the classroom teacher by reinforcing instruction with students and monitoring/supervising students during their daily activities. Paraprofessionals may provide instruction provided they are working under the direct supervision of a "highly qualified teacher" (Title I Schools Only).
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reinforces instruction for students under the supervision of the teacher.
Assists children with making healthy food selections.
Reinforces self-help skills and table manners during supervision of breakfast and lunch.
Assists/supervises the arrival and dismissal of students.
Assists the teacher with student assessment.
Escorts individual students to the nurse, office and other school locations as needed.
Assists teacher in gathering and preparing materials.
Assists teacher in preparing for class assignments and daily lessons.
Assists/supervises outdoor activities.
Maintains confidentiality of information.
Reports to work on time every day
Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.