Primary Special Ed Paraprofessional: Classroom Support

Pleasanton Primary; Pleasanton (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasanton Primary in Pleasanton, TX is seeking a Primary Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, help with instructional materials and manage accommodations under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, Texas Educational Aide Certificate, and some experience with children.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or two years of college
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Child with disabilities

Verbal & written instructions

Effective communication

Office equipment

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Pleasanton Primary in Pleasanton, TX is seeking a Primary Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, help with instructional materials and manage accommodations under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, Texas Educational Aide Certificate, and some experience with children.