INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE - LIFE SKILLS

KERRVILLE ISD; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerrville ISD is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist students with disabilities, both in and out of the classroom. You will support implementation of IEPs, help with self-help and behavioral strategies, and work under teacher supervision to facilitate instructional activities.

Responsibilities include mobility support, safety management, and daily coordination to meet individual student needs. This role emphasizes confidentiality and teamwork within the school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transfers to/from wheelchairs and with basic personal care.
• Support instruction and self-help activities under teacher direction.
• Help monitor and manage student behavior and safety.
• Adapt interactions for medical, physical, or emotional needs.
• Help students develop motor skills through guided exercises.
• Assist students during lunch, bus, and playground activities.
• Keep teacher informed about student needs.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

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.

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

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Experience

Prefer experience working in educational setting.

Responsibilities

Student Management

• 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.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

SALARY

Pay Grade 3 of the Paraprofessional Pay Schedule based on the salary schedule currently in effect by Board Policy and Administrative Regulation.

187 WORKDAYS

• Pay will be commensurate with experience.