Special Education Paraprofessional

Mount Pleasant Independent School District; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Texas is seeking special education paraprofessionals to assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. The role involves supporting students' physical and emotional wellbeing, requiring patience and flexibility. Experience with special education students is essential, along with a high school diploma or GED. This position demands physical capability for lifting and other assistance, with potential for additional duties assigned by the campus principal.

Qualifications

• Experience working with special education students is a must.
• This may include babysitting, volunteer work, care of siblings/minors, or educational prep-programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in daily classroom activities.
• Support special needs students' physical and emotional health.
• Provide assistance with lifting and toileting needs.

Skills

Following directions of supervising teacher

Patience

Flexibility

Compassion

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. They are responsible for assisting the teacher in daily classroom activities, helping special needs students by providing support for their physical needs, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

In order to provide support for students' physical needs, special education paraprofessionals may be required to lift students, assist with toileting needs, and maintain the safety of students who are highly mobile and at times difficult to contain. This position requires the ability to lift, provide physical assistance, and remain calm while working with emotionally and behaviorally challenging students.

Applicants who are taking college classes must be available to work eight-hour days and take college classes in the evenings.

Education Required

High School Diploma or GED

Experience Required

Experience working with special education students is a must.

This may include babysitting, volunteer work, church group, care of siblings/minors or educational prep-programs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Following directions of supervising teacher
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Compassion
• Team player

Physical/Mental Demands

Must be physically and mentally capable of working with students who have mental and physical limitations; standing for long periods of time and some heavy lifting.

Extracurricular Duties

Duties as assigned by campus principal