Aide - SPED ECSE

Job Title: Special Education ECSE (PPCD) Para

Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s)

Pay Grade: Clerical 4

Dept./School: SPED

The job of Special Education PPCD Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to PreK or PPCD classrooms. The paraprofessional will be working in a general education and/or special education setting providing support to special education students. The job entails documenting student behavior, student progress on goals and objectives, monitoring student in classrooms, assisting teacher at provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education/general education setting.

Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate or willingness to obtain certificate (at applicant's expense) within 30 days of employment
• Any applicant for paraprofessional jobs who is recommended for hire in Magnolia ISD and hasn't obtained a minimum of 48 college hours will have to pass a paraprofessional assessment exam which consists of reading, writing and mathematics.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavior plans, goals and objectives and accommodations designed by the IEP team for students with disabilities for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Models conversation, manners, listing and every 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.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student 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 teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Reports problems directly to the supervising teacher/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.
• Performs other related duties assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Pre‑K and PPCD program.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used: Wheelchair lift, ramp, computer, standard office equipment and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Participation in Crisis Intervention Strategies with students in a crisis situation. Be able to lift at least 40