1:1 Life Skills Paraprofessional for Special Education

Granbury; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Personal Leave

Sick Leave

Retirement System

TRS Benefits

Zusammenfassung

Granbury ISD seeks a paraprofessional to assist in a special education setting under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will support students with disabilities, help with their physical and instructional needs, and assist with classroom activities.

A high school diploma and two years of experience with children are required, with the ability to lift or restrain as needed. The position involves 187 contract days and one-on-one work with designated students, following district policies

Qualifikationen

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience working with children.
• Ability to use physical restraint when needed.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Aufgaben

• Uphold and enforce school rules and policies.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with physical needs and personal care (feeding, bathroom, hygiene).
• Assist in behavior management and crisis intervention.
• Develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises with students.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Kenntnisse

Ability to use physical restraint

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instruction

General office equipment knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

***Granbury ISD requires three references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc with at least two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISDwill not accept references from friends or family members.***

'FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS HIRED TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH A DESIGNATED STUDENT, EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON THE STUDENT'S CONTINUED NEED FOR 1:1 SUPPORT AND ENROLLMENT IN GRANBURY ISD"

CONTRACT DAYS: 187

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to use physical restraint
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction
Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:
Two years of experience working with
children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

2. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.

3. Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

4. Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.

5. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

6. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

7. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.

8. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

9. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

10. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

11. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

12. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

13. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

14. Maintain confidentiality.

15. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.

16. Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in board policy.

17. Observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Professional Educators Code of Ethics.

18. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Uses wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audio-visual equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:
Reading; ability to communicate
effectively (verbal); maintain emotional
control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to use physical restraint.
Physically demanding, frequent standing,
stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and
pulling; regular heavy lifting of students.
Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable
diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

DISTRICT BENEFITS:

Medical Insurance: TRS-Active Care/BCBS

Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products

District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance

State Personal Leave Days

Local Sick Leave Days

Texas Teachers Retirement System