On-Site Life Skills Paraprofessional — Full-Time Classroom Support

Summit Leadership Academy; Keene (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Leadership Academy in Keene, Texas seeks a Paraprofessional—Life Skills to support students with disabilities in a classroom setting under supervision of the principal and certified teachers. This role emphasizes self-help, behavior management, and instructional program support.

The position is nonexempt, full-time, requiring the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help teachers prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Help supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff development.

Skills

Disability support

Communication

Instructional support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Summit Leadership Academy in Keene, Texas seeks a Paraprofessional—Life Skills to support students with disabilities in a classroom setting under supervision of the principal and certified teachers. This role emphasizes self-help, behavior management, and instructional program support.

The position is nonexempt, full-time, requiring the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.