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Life Skills One-on-One Paraprofessional

Job in Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75023, USA
Listing for: Granbury
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-10
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 USD Yearly USD 25000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below


*** granbury isd requires three references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc with at least two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury isdwill not accept references from friends or family members.***

'for paraprofessionals hired to work one-on-one with a designated student, employment is contingent upon the student's continued need for 1:1 support and enrollment in granbury isd"

contract days

187

primary purpose

assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

qualifications

education/certification:

  • high school diploma or ged

special knowledge/skills:

  • ability to use physical restraint
  • ability to work with children with disabilities
  • ability to follow verbal and written instruction
  • knowledge of general office equipment

experience:

  • two years of experience working with children
major responsibilities and duties
  • uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
  • assist students with physical disabilities according to their individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
  • assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
  • assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
  • assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
  • work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
  • assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
  • keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
  • assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
  • assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
  • assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  • assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
  • provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
  • maintain confidentiality.
  • participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
  • exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in board policy.
  • observe professional and ethical standards, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the professional educators code of ethics.
  • perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
    • equipment used

    uses wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audio-visual equipment.

    working conditions

    mental demands: reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress.

    physical demands/environmental factors: ability to use physical restraint. Physically demanding, frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

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

    district benefits
    • medical insurance: trs-active care/bcbs
    • supplemental voluntary health & life insurance products
    • district paid $25,000 life insurance
    • state personal leave days
    • local sick leave days
    • texas teachers retirement system
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