Special Education Paraprofessional

Odem High School

Odem (TX)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Odem High School in Odem, Texas is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Under supervision, you will implement classroom programs, assist with self-help, behavior management, and instructional tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, Texas aide certification, and experience with children. The role involves assisting with wheelchair transfers, behavior management, and daily supervision, in a full-time

Qualifications

Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Work with students with developmental/

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or two years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Experience working with children

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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

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