Paraprofessional - Special Education

About the role

The role of the Special Education Paraprofessional is to provide additional support to students with pre-diagnosed moderate to severe disabilities or at‑risk students. The goal of the Paraprofessional is to assist in providing an organized, smooth‑functioning environment in which all students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with instructing and supervising students in classroom activities, focusing on at‑risk students.
• Assist teacher in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing skills based on each student’s special needs and abilities.
• 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.
• Assist teacher with developing appropriate individualized activities for at‑risk students.
• Provide one‑on‑one or small‑group supervision to at‑risk students as necessary.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, working with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (including lunchroom monitoring and serving, playground duty, and street‑crossing duties).
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the teacher to promote the Title 1 instructional program.
• Adhere to staff dress code.
• Maintain a good working relationship with Jubilee Academies staff and parents.
• Actively support and participate in fundraising activities of Jubilee Academies.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings, special events, and committee assignments.
• Convey the charter’s mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission.
• Illustrate understanding of charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs.
• Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.
• Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.
• Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning.
• Promote fairness of students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate with students and staff in an effective manner that promotes and sustains the Jubilee culture.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completed 48+ semester hours at an Institute of Higher Education or a Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment, safety equipment, and food service equipment.
• 3‑5 years of previous experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday‑Friday; workday begins at 7:30 a.m.