Special Education Paraprofessional

Education Service Center, Region 2; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Service Center, Region 2 in Corpus Christi, TX invites applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional. The role provides support to students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom, assisting with IEP implementation under supervision of a certified teacher.

Responsibilities include aiding with self-help, behavior management, motor skills, and daily activities; assisting with feeding, personal care, bus and playground duties; and maintaining confidentiality while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college study or an associate degree preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical needs and personal care (feeding, hygiene).
• Help manage student behavior and intervene as needed.
• Support development of motor skills and instructional exercises.
• Assist students throughout the day including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Keep teacher informed of student needs and problems.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in professional development and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Disability support

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college / associate degree

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

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

• 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.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

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,