Special Education Paraprofessional Pool

Position Type: Paraprofessional Support / Special Education Aide Elementary - General/Resource

Date Posted: 4/8/2024

Location: District-Wide

Job Title: Instructional Aide - Special Education

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Work under general supervision of teacher and administrator in assigned position as a classroom aide.

• Education/Certification:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid Texas Paraprofessional Certificate
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to work well with children and teachers
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to manage a classroom and assist in planning instruction
• Experience:
  • One year experience working with children

• Assist teachers and students in use of appropriate educational resources.
• Works collaboratively with and follows directions of the supervising teacher.
• Demonstrates initiative in planning for the instructional needs of students.
• Provides basic care to special needs student as directed by supervising teacher and principal.

• Manage student behavior.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher and/or administrator informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

None.

Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.