SPED Paraprofessional: Empower Students & Classroom Support

Alvord Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvord ISD is seeking a dedicated instructional aide to support the class of students with disabilities. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision.

The position focuses on helping students with physical and instructional needs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, providing personal care, and helping maintain a safe, organized learning environment throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Must be HQ.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• 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.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• 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.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience working with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

HQ status

Job description

Alvord ISD is seeking a dedicated instructional aide to support the class of students with disabilities. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision.

The position focuses on helping students with physical and instructional needs, transferring to and from wheelchairs, providing personal care, and helping maintain a safe, organized learning environment throughout the day.