Class Paraprofessional

In-Class Support Paraprofessional

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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• 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

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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
• Works with students with disabilities in all educational settings individually and/or groups to provide instructional support
• Implements the instructional plan as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the core curriculum
• Monitors and adjusts the instructional plan based on student needs
• Conveys knowledge that is accurate and current
• Implements strategies and accommodations as developed with the classroom teacher as it pertains to the student's Individual Education Program, Emergency Health Plans monitoring student safety in various educational settings
• Maintain a log/schedule providing support to students with disabilities within the inclusive, resource and self-contained classrooms
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom
• Performs non-complex health procedures, implements Individual Health Plans as applicable, attends necessary non-complex health training as prescribed by Board Policy and state law
• Lifting and positions of students as applicable
• Implements strategies that reinforce positive student behavior
• Works closely with the classroom teacher to implement effective behavior supports and behavior plans as applicable
• Positively interact when the student is inappropriate to redirect to attention on task
• Assists 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, as well as 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

• 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 by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus;
  
  frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint; assisting non-ambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment; exposure to the sun, heat, cold and inclement weather; exposure to noise