Instructional Paraprofessional: Inclusion & Learning Support

SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Splendora (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Splendora Independent School District seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional to assist certified staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, including reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction, and to support curriculum development.

Under direct supervision, the paraprofessional will work with students individually and in small groups, assist with classroom exercises and assessments, help with materials, records, and behavior management,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.
• Assists guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of college level coursework or No Child Left Behind Act examination

Experience with special needs children desirable

Job description

Splendora Independent School District seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional to assist certified staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, including reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer instruction, and to support curriculum development.

Under direct supervision, the paraprofessional will work with students individually and in small groups, assist with classroom exercises and assessments, help with materials, records, and behavior management,