Paraprofessional - Inclusion

Sweeny ISD; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweeny ISD is seeking an Inclusion Paraprofessional to support individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Under supervision, you will assist with IEP implementation, self-help, behavior management, feeding, bathroom needs, and personal care, including transfers and positioning.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus either an associate’s degree or two years of higher learning, and a valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or two years of college coursework.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.

Responsibilities

• Help meet individual needs of students including transferring to/from wheelchairs and assisting with personal care.
• Assist with behavior management and intervene in crisis situations as directed.
• Recognize differences in students' needs and adapt methods accordingly.
• Assist with motor skills development and instructional exercises.
• Support students during lunch, bus, and playground duties.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems.

Skills

Children with disabilities

Follow instructions

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 2 years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Job Title: Inclusion Paraprofessional

Calendar Days: 187

Reports to: Principal & Teacher(s) Assigned

Pay Range: $20,046-$27,093

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Pay Grade: PPT1

Date Revised: August 2024

Funding Source: Local

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

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 an institution of higher learning*
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

1. Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
2. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
3. Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
4. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
5. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
6. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality.
2. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
4. Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

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.

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