Special Education Paraprofessional

JR HIGH; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Independent School District JR HIGH in Mount Pleasant, Texas seeks a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with special needs under a licensed teacher's supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with daily classroom activities, aiding students with physical needs, ensuring safety, and promoting dignity and respect in all interactions.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and be prepared for full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with special education students is a must.
• Experience babysitting, volunteer work, church activities, or care of siblings may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in daily classroom activities.
• Support students by addressing physical needs and safety.
• Promote dignity and create a respectful learning environment.
• Lift and assist with mobility when required.
• Follow supervisor's directions and work as part of a team.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Compassion

Team Player

Following directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in Esc Region 8 Consortium Job Board , and Mount Pleasant Independent School District

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

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 student's 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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Craig Bailey , Assistant Superintendent of HR
• 2230 N. Edwards Ave
• Mt. Pleasant, Texas 75455
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]