Elementary School Alternative Learning Environment (Life Skills) Paraprofessional Aide

Elementary School Alternative Learning Environment (Life Skills) Paraprofessional Aide JobID: 1268 Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Location: Hill Country Elementary Date Available: July 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Hill Country Elementary School is seeking an energetic and skilled Paraprofessional Aide to join their Alternative Learning Environment (ALE)Team for the 2026-2027 school year. Bandera ISD is a 4-Day Instructional Week District (Mon - Thurs, with designated Fridays for staff Development & Training) Start Date: July 2026 Job Description: * The instructional aide will work directly with students in the classrooms in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade * The Instructional Aide will work closely with ALEclassroom teachers to assist in the instruction of engaging lessons * The Instructional Assistant will assist in the management of student behaviors by enforcing designated ALE classroom rules and procedures * Assist in the preparation of ALE teacher-designed lessons * Implement supports directed by the ALE teacher * Work with small groups for reteaching as directed by the ALE teacher * Assist students with physical disabilities, according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, and positioning * Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene * Help manage the behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous behavior as needed at the direction of the teacher * Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher * Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (This includes before and after school duty when applicable) * Keep ALE teachers and campus administration informed of special needs or problems of individual students Requirements: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Possess 48 hours of college credit from an accredited university/college OR Pass the NCLB Paraprofessional Assessment (Reading/ELAR, Math, and Written Essay) * Pass Texas Criminal Background Check & Fingerprinting * The Instructional Aide will maintain confidentiality at all times as required by FERPA and HIPAA * Must be able to walk, run, and lift (up to 40 lbs.) Preferences & Additional Information: * Positive... Can-Do Attitude * Willingness to be a dependable and functional member of the Hill Country Elementary School Family * Patience and strong ability to support ALE teachers in the management of stressful situations * Flexibility and strong multi-tasking skills * Willingness to take direction * Punctuality (ALE is designed to work on a specified schedule, and punctuality and dependability are key) * Willingness to take responsibility * Will ask questions and seek guidance if uncertain * Perform tasks necessary to support ALE teachers in teaching students self-care skills (toothbrushing, toileting, diapering) * Ability to work cohesively with others in a fast paced, self-contained atmosphere * Participate in staff development activities and improve job-related skills Interested applicants should contact Ms. Alma McFarland, HCE Principal, at amcfarland@ for more information.

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