Special Education Paraprofessional

Ranger ISD; Ranger (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranger ISD in Texas is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support teachers and students throughout the school day. You will assist with classroom activities, supervise students, and help prepare instructional materials for lessons.

Work closely with teachers and staff to maintain a positive learning environment, provide tutoring in small groups, and support administrative tasks such as attendance, copying, and presentations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional plans provided by the supervising teacher
• Create and oversee behavior-management plans
• Supervise students in the classroom and during certain out-of-classroom activities
• Tutor students and assist in small group learning exercises
• Help with administrative tasks, such as copying and filing papers, taking attendance and preparing presentations
• Collaborate with other educational professionals to meet students’ needs
• Assist with more generalized school activities, like assemblies and recess

Job description

Overview

A paraprofessional, or teacher’s assistant, assists teachers with instructional, administrative and classroom management tasks. Duties you may want to include in your paraprofessional job description are: helping students complete their coursework, supervising students during group activities and preparing work needed for class.

Paraprofessionals assist students and teachers to help ensure a smooth, productive school day. This often includes performing a mix of clerical, academic and behavior-management-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional plans provided by the supervising teacher
• Create and oversee behavior-management plans
• Supervise students in the classroom and during certain out-of-classroom activities
• Tutor students and assist in small group learning exercises
• Help with administrative tasks, such as copying and filing papers, taking attendance and preparing presentations
• Collaborate with other educational professionals to meet students’ needs
• Assist with more generalized school activities, like assemblies and recess