Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Marion Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a forward-thinking educational environment as a Special Education Paraprofessional. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with students, providing essential support to enhance their learning experiences and help them achieve their academic goals. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of students with special needs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every child can thrive. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this position offers a unique opportunity to engage with students and support their growth in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with special needs children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in reinforcing learning in various subjects.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to assist students with special needs

Ability to work with diverse groups

Basic arithmetic skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College level coursework or examination completion

Tools

Personal computers

Office software (e.g., Word, Excel)

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional (Instructional) JobID: 1591

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
  
  
• Date Posted:
  2/3/2025
  
  

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
2. Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
3. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
4. Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
5. Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
6. Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
7. Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
8. Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
9. Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
10. Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
11. Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
12. Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
13. Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
14. Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

1. Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
2. Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
2. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
3. Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
4. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
6. Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
7. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
8. Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
9. Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

1. Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
2. High School diploma or equivalent.
3. Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
4. Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Non-Discrimination Statement
Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to Title IX Coordinator, Daniel Terrazas, Federal Programs Director, at PO Box 198, Marion, TX 78124, [e-mail] or 830-914-2803.

Title IX Coordinator, Daniel Terrazas, [e-mail], 500 W. Otto Street, 830-914-2803.