PRP-ECSE Paraprofessional

Livingston Independent School District Pine Ridge Primary – Livingston, Texas

Paraprofessional Levels I-III

Starting Date: Immediately

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

• Education/Certification: Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; work well with children; communicate effectively.
• Experience: Some experience working with children.

• Instructional Support: Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups. Assist teacher in preparing 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.
• Student Management: Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (including lunchroom, bus, playground). Make teachers aware of the special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other: Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

• Tools/Equipment used: standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture: moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping.
• Motion: moderate walking.
• Lifting: regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Mental demands: work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $20,000 to $30,055 per year