Charter School - Paraprofessional (3 positions to be ...

Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition 202600034S Title Charter School - Paraprofessional (3 positions to be filled) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 1. Please see Pay Grade Table at: Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional Department Charter School Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 02/06/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. Experience in a related field preferred. Nature & Purpose of Position Assists, supports, and works closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefits for the students of the Sam Houston State University Charter School. Primary Responsibilities Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff. Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Monitors work, corrects papers, and supervises curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the certified staff. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any guest teacher assigned in the absence of the regular certified staff. Performs clerical, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the certified staff. Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines. Serves as a resource person to the General Education Intervention Team, when requested. Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community. Participates in in-service training programs as approved. Maintains a safe working environment and encourages colleagues to be safety minded in the performance of all school-related duties. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Requires the ability to perform a variety of tasks, often changing quickly from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. The Sam Houston State University Charter School sites are located in the Greater Houston area. In addition to submitting your application online, interested candidates must complete the Pre-Employment Affidavit found at: PRE-EMPLOYMENT OR PRE-SERVICE AFFIDAVIT FOR EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES This form should be submitted via email to . Full Time Part Time Full Time Position Number Quicklink

Created: 2026-04-15