Class Paraprofessional

Position Title:

In-Class Support Paraprofessional

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Primary

Purpose:

Assist teachers in providing students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth; enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

• Education/Certification:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to work with children with special needs.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Knowledge of classroom technology.
  • Willing to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention Strategies.

• Instructional Support
  • Help teachers prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
  • Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
  • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Help teachers keep behavioral records.
  • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Student Management
  • Provide direct support to students in a classroom by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of co‑teaching models and strategies.
  • Provide and supervise personal care and medical care.
  • Work with students with disabilities in all educational settings individually and/or in groups to provide instructional support.
  • Implement the instructional plan developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the core curriculum, monitor and adjust the plan based on student needs.
  • Implement strategies and accommodations as developed with the classroom teacher for the student’s Individual Education Program and Emergency Health Plans, monitoring student safety in various settings.
  • Maintain a log/schedule providing support to students with disabilities within inclusive, resource, and self‑contained classrooms.
  • Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
  • Perform non‑complex health procedures, apply Individual Health Plans as applicable, and attend necessary training as prescribed by Board Policy and state law.
  • Implement strategies that reinforce positive student behavior, work closely with the classroom teacher to implement effective behavior supports and plans, and redirect inappropriate behavior to task focus.
  • Assist students in using computer applications and related assistive technology.
  • Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other
  • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
  • Comply with district policies, state and federal laws, and regulations.
  • Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific worksite assignment.
  • Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

None.

Mental Demands
Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate district‑wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data; follow behavior intervention plans and procedures.

Physical Demands
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing; reaching; moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible; occasional district‑wide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; specific vision abilities required (close, distance, peripheral, and ability to adjust focus); frequent light lifting and carrying (