Elementary Paraprofessional - Special Education

ESC 14; Eastland (TX); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Siebert Elementary is seeking an individual dedicated to working with children with a variety of abilities. The role focuses on meeting physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities, assisting with IEP implementation, and following classroom protocols under supervision of a certified teacher.

Responsibilities include mobility assistance, behavior management, and support across daily activities such as lunch, bus, and playground, while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Help meet the individual needs of students, including transferring to and from wheelchairs and assisting with physical needs and personal care.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in students' medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods accordingly.
• Work with students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duties.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

Conhecimentos

Disability support

Verbal & written instructions

Communication skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Siebert Elementary is seeking an individual who is dedicated to working with children with a variety of abilities.

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

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.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment 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 non-ambulatory 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