Substitute Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 School Year
Special Education- Elementary
Location: The Parish School (Private School)
On Call- Flexible Schedule Monday through Thursday: 7:30am to 3:30pm and Friday 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Position Overview
The substitute paraeducator supports diverse learners in a language-based classroom. The substitute paraeducator works alongside a multidisciplinary team to incorporate therapeutic strategies and curricula that support whole child development, including communication, academic and social emotional domains. All instruction is provided in a nurturing environment through a multisensory learning approach, incorporating nature-based education. The substitute paraeducator will work across classrooms as assigned to meet the needs of students and best support instructional staff as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Helps prepare materials needed for instructional activities.
- Helps prepare the classroom area daily for instruction, including set up and clean up.
- Assists in small and large group lessons utilizing the schools adopted curriculum or lesson plan as guided by the classroom teacher/speech language pathologist.
- Provides classroom and behavior management support as guided by the classroom teacher and/or speech language pathologist.
- Supports instruction through the arts- Drama, Music/Choir, Art, PE, Library, and Nature Studies
- Collaborates with teachers from various disciplines to promote a child’s development in all areas.
- Assists with morning and afternoon carpool, as assigned.
- May lead the class when the teacher/speech language pathologist is absent or serve as a substitute for instructional staff members depending on your assignment.
- Utilizes technology for various resources that support instruction and home, to school connections.
- Maintains communication with staff and administration.
- Fulfills professional development requirements as outlined by the school.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Competencies & Attributes: - Nurturing spirit - Uses positive language, sets clear expectations, recognizes positive qualities in every student.
- Collaborative nature - Willing to offer ideas and take direction.
- Ability to work with others and take initiative and to problem solve complex situations with staff, students, or parents.
- Willingness to learn about all areas of child development - Academics and Social Emotional
- Sound judgment in decision making and problem solving.
- Organized with strong time management skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Flexible and creative thinker
- Dependable
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently.
- Ensures a safe and secure environment for all staff and students by proactively monitoring facilities, enforcing safety protocols, and responding promptly to potential hazards or incidents, including during all drills.
Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office applications, familiarity with Apple iPad/tablets. Willingness to learn applications and educational software. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and a variety of other climate conditions.
- Working in close proximity to others
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is required to: - Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Use hands to finger, handle, feel or type.
- Talk and hear, both in person and by telephone or virtual conference
- Stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
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About The Parish School
Since 1983, The Parish School has educated children ages 2–12 who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. This nationally recognized, special needs school in Houston, Texas provides an education for the entire family within the environment of a nurturing and safe 17-acre campus with on-site pediatric therapy clinic, The Carruth Center. Our personalized academic approach—with a focus on communication skills, social learning, independence, nature and the arts—allows children to thrive and grow.
The Parish School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender or religious affiliation.
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