Intervention Paraprofessional

Kennedale ISD; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedale ISD is seeking an instructional aide to support students under the supervision of a certified teacher. You will assist with reading, writing, and math, supervise students, and help implement classroom programs while maintaining confidentiality.

You will collect required documentation for students identified under Special Education, 504, or MTSS, participate in staff training, and support substitutes. This role involves indoor and outdoor duties and routine safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or two years of college required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. Includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duties.
• Complete data collection tools for service implementation for special education teachers.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Provide support to students during the intervention process.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day; inside and outside classroom.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Child interaction

Effective communication

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certifiedteacher. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behaviormanagement, and instruction programs. Collect required documentation of services forstudents identified under Special Education, 504, or MTSS.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at aninstitution of higher learning*
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• 1. Provide assistance to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individualstudents or small groups.
• 2. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• 3. Complete data collections tools for service implementation for special educationteachers.
• 4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• 5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• 6. Provide support to students during the intervention process.

Student Management

• 7. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
• 8. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• 9. Maintain confidentiality.
• 10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• 11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• 12. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.