Life Skills Paraprofessional

Onalaska Indep School District; Onalaska (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Onalaska Independent School District seeks a Paraprofessional to assist teachers and support students in the classroom at Assigned Campus. This on-site role supports physical and instructional needs under supervision of certified staff.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of college or local equivalency, SBEC paraprofessional certification, and the ability to work well with students and staff, including children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 2 years (48 hours) of college or pass a local equivalency exam prior to hiring.
• Must have valid paraprofessional certification through SBEC.
• Ability to work well with students and staff, including children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities.
• Work under supervision of certified teacher and campus principal.
• Provide support for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.

Skills

Teamwork with students & staff

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Disability awareness & support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years college or pass local equivalency exam

SBEC paraprofessional certification

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Paraprofessional

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL:

Assigned Campus

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:

Nonexempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher and campus principal. Able to help provide for physcial and instructional needs of students with disablities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent


• Must have 2 years (48 hours) of college or pass a local equivalency exam prior to hiring.


• Must have valid paraprofessional certification through SBEC


• ability to work well with students and staff, including children with disabilites


• ability to follow verbal and written instructions


• ability to communicate effectively