Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of Principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Required Documents - Must be uploaded with application

1) Resume with work experience listed.  Include months/years worked, company, title, and brief description of duties.

2) School transcript.

3) If required, proof of passing score from paraeducator course listed below.

Education

Must have one of the following educational requirements:

a. Associates degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

b. Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college/university.

c. High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency AND completion of the paraeducator training course provided by Stedi.org with a passing score of 70% or higher ($19.95 fee responsibility of applicant) or Treasuring Our Paraprofessionals certificate through Region XX (fees responsibility of applicant).

Certification

Eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification

Valid CDA (Child Development Associate) credential within two (2) years of employment for the assignment

Successful outcome of fingerprinting background check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Two year’s experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

1. Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
2. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
3. Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
4. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
5. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
6. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
• Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary Information:

Work status:  Non Exempt

Pay grade: PP02

Days: 187

Months: 10

At-Will: Letter of reasonable assurance (LORA)