Special Education Paraprofessional - Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District : Job Details

Special Education Paraprofessional

Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District

Job Location : China,TX, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-14T20:32:30Z

Job Description :
Primary Purpose:Help general education/special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. 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.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Associate's degree, two years of study at an institute of higher learning with a minimum of 48 semester hours, or have met formal academic assessment required by No Child Left Behind Act.Valid Texas educational aide certificateSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to work with children with disabilitiesAbility to follow verbal and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectivelyKnowledge of general office equipmentExperience:Some experience working with childrenMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Instructional Support
  • Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
  • 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
  • Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
  • 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. This includes lunchroom, morning/afternoon, and bus.
  • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
  • Work with assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
  • Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, morning/afternoon, and bus.
  • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
  • Other
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
  • Follow established safety procedures and techniques.
  • Report promptly to the principal any accident or illness of staff or students.
  • Other duties as assigned by administration.
  • Promote, participate, and facilitate in a teamwork center manner.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Equipment Used:Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, 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.
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