Paraprofessional ABLE​/Behavior; Lowe ES

Classroom Instructional Aide

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

The job of Para educator Special Education Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment (ABLE) is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for supervising students assigned to the Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment (ABLE); documenting student behavior; and providing information to teachers and/or other personnel. This job reports to the Executive Director of Special Programs.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with washroom breaks for the purpose of providing for the safety of the student.
• Collects class work from students for the purpose of returning the work to the teacher for evaluation.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in academic progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Models conversation, manners, listening, and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Monitors students during assigned periods for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other supervisory/security responsibilities as determined by the supervising administrator and the BAC schedule for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Performs general record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or supervisory staff in meeting mandated requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit pertaining to PISD.
• Provides verbal and/or written feedback of observations for the purpose of informing teacher/s and/or parents of students' progress.
• Remains with students at all times in the BAC for the purpose of providing for the safety of students and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
• Reports problems directly to the supervising administrator for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, administrative and/or school policies.
• Tutor students on assigned class work for the purpose of providing ongoing support in the completion of work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems.
• Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.

Responsibilities include:

working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 20% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury.