SPED Paraprofessional: Empower Students in Class

Community High School; Nevada (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Community High School in Nevada, Texas is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role involves preparing instructional materials, maintaining a neat classroom, and aiding in records, inventory, and substitute teacher orientation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Ability to follow verbal and written

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community High School in Nevada, Texas is seeking a SPED Paraprofessional to support students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role involves preparing instructional materials, maintaining a neat classroom, and aiding in records, inventory, and substitute teacher orientation.