Paraprofessional II - Special Education Self Contained

Corpus Christi Independent School District; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Corpus Christi Independent School District is seeking a Paraprofessional II (Special Education) to assist with implementing IEPs and supporting teachers and students in daily classroom activities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 48 college hours and basic computer/data-entry skills. The paraprofessional will help prepare instructional materials, accompany students in various settings, and support behavior management under teacher direction.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and 48 college hours.
• General office experience and computer use are required.
• Positively engage with students and staff while maintaining rapport.

Responsibilities

• Plans with teacher and parents for development and execution of IEP.
• Assist teacher in preparing and using instructional materials.
• Instruct students and groups under teacher/administrator direction.
• Assist students with learning activities and community-based instruction.
• Accompany students to mainstream settings including cafeteria, library, field trips, assemblies, pep rallies, etc.
• Monitor and assist with student behavior and implement behavior plans as directed.
• Provide physical assistance to students as needed and assist with physical education and aquatics activities.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing instructional materials and student records.
• Support transportation and clerical tasks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the campus administrator.

Skills

Positive attitude

Role model for students

Rapport with staff, students, parents

Physical lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 48 college hours

Tools

Computer operations

Word processing

Data entry

Data archiving

Email

Job description

Education/Certification Required

• High school graduate or equivalent and 48 college hours

Experience Required

• General office and use of computers

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Positive attitude
• Act as a role model for students
• Have the ability to maintain good rapport with school staff, students, and parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Physical ability to assist with lifting students

Technology Proficiency

Level 1

• Computer operations
• Word processing
• Data entry
• Data archiving
• E-mail
• CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Function

The Paraprofessional II (Special Education) assists in implementing the students' Individualized Education Program (IEP), participates in selecting, planning, organizing and evaluating materials, and releases the teacher from routine tasks.

Reports To

School Principal

Responsibilities

Instruction

• Plans with teacher and parent(s)/guardian(s) for the development and implementation of the IEP.
• Provides assistance to teacher in preparing and using instructional materials.
• Instructsstudentsandgroupsofstudentsundertheteacher's/admnlstrator'sdirection.
• Assists students with learning activities.
• Provides community-based instruction as directed by teacher/administrator.
• Accompanies students to mainstream settings working under the direction of the classroom teacher, including the cafeteria, library, field trips, assemblies, pep rallies, and other activities.

Behavior

• Assists in monitoring and control of student behavior in the classroom and other areas.
• Assists in the implementation and documentation of the student behavior management plan as directed by teacher/administrator.
• Physically restrains students as directed.

Physical

• Gives physical assistance to students as needed, including toileting, feeding, positioning, locomotion, and other services.
• Assists with physical education activities and provides direct instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Provides in-pool assistance and instruction to students in the aquatics program.

Materials

• Provides assistance to teacher in the preparation, usage, and storage of instructional materials, including bulletin boards, displays, centers, and media equipment.
• Assists in keeping the classroom and restroom clean during the school day.

Community-Based Instruction

• Accompanies students via public transportation to community-based training sites and provides direct instruction as directed by the teacher.

Transportation

• Assists and/or monitors the transportation of students.

Clerical

• Assists in maintaining student records, including grades, attendance, and student folders.
• Assists in collating information and preparing reports, including enrollments, class counts, and contact hours.
• Schedules and/or notifies participants and assists in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) and IEP process (secondary only).
• Assists in the development and production of IEPs.
• Obtains and disseminates information regarding student lessons and progress.

Testing

• Assists in testing routines.
• Scores objective measurement instruments.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned by the campus administrator.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Challenging situations, limited in-District travel, and moderate to heavy lifting
• Ability to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards.
• Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression.
• Ability to perform work while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Salary: ISUP/503: $15.00 minimum/hour (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)

See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

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