{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"12dde040ebdf4405c2abcc6f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/12dde040ebdf4405c2abcc6f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/12dde040ebdf4405c2abcc6f","title":"Junior High Behavior Support Paraprofessional - Launch Program","description":"Description:\nJob Title: Junior High Behavior Support Paraprofessional (Launch Program)\nWage/Hour Status: Nonexempt\nReports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned\nDept./School: Robinson Junior High School\nDate Revised: 06/2026\nParaprofessional Pay Grade: 2FA\nOpening: Immediate\nPrimary Purpose:\nHelp meet the instructional and behavioral needs of individual students in grades K-12 in a self-contained behavioral setting. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Monitor and track student progress towards behavioral goals. Work under the general supervision of the Junior High Principal and Director of Special Programs, and under the immediate direction of a certified Special Education teacher.\nQualifications:\nEducation/Certification:\nHigh school diploma or GED\nValid Texas Educational Aide certificate or 48 hours of college credit (must attain Texas Educational Aide Certificate prior to first day of instruction)\nValid drivers license\nSpecial Knowledge/Skills:\nAbility to work with children with disabilities and/or behavioral needs\nAbility to follow verbal and written instructions\nAbility to communicate effectively and remain calm under stressful situations\nAbility to work closely with a team in a rapidly changing environment\nAbility to drive a district vehicle (Suburban or similar model)\nExperience:\nTwo years experience working with children (preferred)\nMajor Responsibilities and Duties:\nStudent Management\nDeliver academic lessons across multiple contents under the direction of the Special Education teacher, including the provision of accommodations per the IEP.\nFacilitate small group or one-on-one instruction, keeping students engaged and on-task while fostering independent problem-solving skills.\nAssist students in transition periods between activities, classes, or general education settings, ensuring behavioral expectations are met.\nImplement campus and district protocols to address escalated student behavior, including protocols for requesting additional assistance from other campuses.\nImplement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity, tracking daily behavior data to support student progress and adjustment of interventions.\nUtilize approved de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment during moments of high-escalation. This includes restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.\nProvide immediate, constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to help students develop self-regulation, coping mechanisms, and social-emotional skills.\nKeep the Special Education teacher informed of the special needs or problems of assigned students.\nLead routine classroom procedures and rotations, enabling the Special Education teacher to conduct specialized assessments, IEP data collection, or targeted interventions.\nTransport students between the Launch classroom and the student’s home campus. This includes escorting the student on foot or driving them in a district vehicle, depending on the location of the home campus.\nRemain flexible in performing assigned duties throughout the day, based on evolving student needs.\nOther\nMaintain confidentiality.\nParticipate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNone.\nEquipment Used:\nClassroom technology (i.e., laptops or chromebooks)\nWorking Conditions:\nMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:\nMaintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Restraint of students as needed. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.","company":"Robinson Isd","rawCompany":"robinson isd","city":"Robinson","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-11T16:08:42.827Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"},{"code":"25-2059.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, All Other","slug":"special-education-teachers-all-other"},{"code":"25-2056.00","title":"Special Education Teachers, Elementary School","slug":"special-education-teachers-elementary-school"}],"industries":[{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"},{"code":"923110","title":"Administration of Education Programs","slug":"administration-of-education-programs"},{"code":"611710","title":"Educational Support Services","slug":"educational-support-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Junior High Behavior Support Paraprofessional - Launch Program","description":"Description:\nJob Title: Junior High Behavior Support Paraprofessional (Launch Program)\nWage/Hour Status: Nonexempt\nReports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned\nDept./School: Robinson Junior High School\nDate Revised: 06/2026\nParaprofessional Pay Grade: 2FA\nOpening: Immediate\nPrimary Purpose:\nHelp meet the instructional and behavioral needs of individual students in grades K-12 in a self-contained behavioral setting. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Monitor and track student progress towards behavioral goals. Work under the general supervision of the Junior High Principal and Director of Special Programs, and under the immediate direction of a certified Special Education teacher.\nQualifications:\nEducation/Certification:\nHigh school diploma or GED\nValid Texas Educational Aide certificate or 48 hours of college credit (must attain Texas Educational Aide Certificate prior to first day of instruction)\nValid drivers license\nSpecial Knowledge/Skills:\nAbility to work with children with disabilities and/or behavioral needs\nAbility to follow verbal and written instructions\nAbility to communicate effectively and remain calm under stressful situations\nAbility to work closely with a team in a rapidly changing environment\nAbility to drive a district vehicle (Suburban or similar model)\nExperience:\nTwo years experience working with children (preferred)\nMajor Responsibilities and Duties:\nStudent Management\nDeliver academic lessons across multiple contents under the direction of the Special Education teacher, including the provision of accommodations per the IEP.\nFacilitate small group or one-on-one instruction, keeping students engaged and on-task while fostering independent problem-solving skills.\nAssist students in transition periods between activities, classes, or general education settings, ensuring behavioral expectations are met.\nImplement campus and district protocols to address escalated student behavior, including protocols for requesting additional assistance from other campuses.\nImplement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity, tracking daily behavior data to support student progress and adjustment of interventions.\nUtilize approved de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies to maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment during moments of high-escalation. This includes restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.\nProvide immediate, constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to help students develop self-regulation, coping mechanisms, and social-emotional skills.\nKeep the Special Education teacher informed of the special needs or problems of assigned students.\nLead routine classroom procedures and rotations, enabling the Special Education teacher to conduct specialized assessments, IEP data collection, or targeted interventions.\nTransport students between the Launch classroom and the student’s home campus. This includes escorting the student on foot or driving them in a district vehicle, depending on the location of the home campus.\nRemain flexible in performing assigned duties throughout the day, based on evolving student needs.\nOther\nMaintain confidentiality.\nParticipate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNone.\nEquipment Used:\nClassroom technology (i.e., laptops or chromebooks)\nWorking Conditions:\nMental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:\nMaintain emotional control under stress. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Restraint of students as needed. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.","datePosted":"2026-08-11T16:08:42.827Z","dateModified":"2026-08-11T16:08:42.827Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Robinson Isd","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Robinson","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"12dde040ebdf4405c2abcc6f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/12dde040ebdf4405c2abcc6f"}}