Paraprofessional SPED Self-Contained- Lovelady HS

LOVELADY HIGH SCHOOL; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelady High School in Princeton, TX seeks a Paraprofessional SPED Self-Contained to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in instructional programs, behavior management, and daily classroom operations under supervision of the principal and certified teachers.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with some college or an associate’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED
• Associate’s degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with children; Follow verbal and written instructions; Communicate effectively; Knowledge of general office equipment
• Experience: Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays; Maintain neat and orderly classroom; Inventory and maintain equipment; Keep administrative records and reports; Orient substitutes.
• Student Management: Assist students with physical disabilities; Monitor and communicate needs; Manage behavior and assist in crises; Adapt to individual needs; Work with students singly or in small groups to develop motor skills; Supervise throughout the day including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Other: Maintain confidentiality; Participate in staff development and meetings; Follow safety and emergency procedures

Skills

Ability to work with children

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communication

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years college

Job description

Paraprofessional SPED Self-Contained- Lovelady HS

Princeton Independent School District LOVELADY HIGH SCHOOL - Princeton, Texas Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Aide Self-ContainedExemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Date Revised:

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, 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*

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

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

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Jackie Hendricks
• 804 Mabel Ave
• Princeton, Texas 75407
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]