SpEd Paraprofessional

Comal Independent School District; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Comal Independent School District is seeking a qualified Education Aide to support classroom programs and special education needs under supervision of certified staff. The role involves assisting in instruction, preparing materials, and maintaining an orderly classroom.

Responsibilities include supporting students with disabilities, helping with records, and supervising students during the school day. Requires high school diploma or GED and Texas Educational Aide Certificate; some college

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Texas Educational Aide Certificate preferred.
• Two years of college (48 semester hours) or an associate’s degree, or demonstrated ability to assist in reading, writing, and math readiness as appropriate.
• Ability to assist students with reading, writing, and math; support in instruction and behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and assist with inventory and care of equipment.
• Assist teachers with administrative records and required reports; support substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities per needs, including transfers and positioning as necessary.
• Monitor and manage student behavior; intervene in crises and restrain when necessary.
• Support individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises.
• Supervise students during lunch, bus, and playground activities; ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Disability support

Verbal & written instructions

Communication skills

General office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Two years college/Associate’s degree or equivalency

Job description

Primary Purpose

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. If working in special education, help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting.

Education / Certification

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours of college coursework); or have obtained, at minimum, an associate’s degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment knowledge or, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and math or knowledge or, and the ability to assist in instructing reading and writing readiness, and math readiness, as appropriate.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Experience / Other Requirements

• Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheel chairs, lifting, or positioning, as necessary.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• 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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance ad learning the records retention schedule for department records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment as necessary.