Inclusion Paraprofessional 3rd-5th

Education Service Center, Region 2; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center, Region 2 in Corpus Christi is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to assist a certified teacher in meeting the instructional and physical needs of students with disabilities.

You will help prepare materials, manage classroom activities, supervise students, and support behavior management under supervision, contributing to a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or two years of college study preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist teacher with administrative records and required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers and positioning.

Job description

Job Title:

Special Education Paraprofessional

Wage/Hour Status:

Nonexempt

Reports to:

Principal and Teacher(s)

Revised:

08/2023

Dept./School:

Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, 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 GED
• Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning or TOPS training
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Attendance is necessary for the job function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. 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 exhausted list of responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Job Title:

Special Education Paraprofessional

Wage/Hour Status:

Nonexempt

Reports to:

Principal and Teacher(s)

Revised:

08/2023

Dept./School:

Assigned Campus

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. 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 exhausted list of responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Building/Campus Intermediate Campus

Additional Job Information

187 working days