MTSS Paraprofessional: Student Support Aide

SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Splendora (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District health insurance contribution

Free urgent care access

Job summary

SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist certified staff in the classroom, reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and basic computer instruction, and support students with special needs. You will work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and implement programs.

This is a full-time, 10-month position (181 days) with pay grade 201 starting at $13.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and formal academic assessment or college coursework.
• Must have or obtain a Texas educational aide certificate after hire.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with a diverse group.

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 programs.
• Assists professional staff in 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 and keep students on task.
• May assist in supervising non-instructional areas such as lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, study hall, and related areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Prepares and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact to foster involvement in student education.
• Supports students with special needs to maximize inclusion and achievement as per IEP objectives.
• Participates in IEP process and acts as resource for student evaluation teams as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities in daily living activities.
• Follows safety rules and procedures for all students.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Reading/Math support

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Special needs support

Team cooperation

Reporting to supervisor

Diversity sensitivity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Academic assessment/associate degree/2 years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

SPLENDORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist certified staff in the classroom, reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and basic computer instruction, and support students with special needs. You will work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and implement programs.

This is a full-time, 10-month position (181 days) with pay grade 201 starting at $13.80 per hour.