ParaProfessional - Special Education/Bus Monitor

About the role

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in self-contained units and regular classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs.
• Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.
• Operate school vehicles and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route(s) to and from other designated locations.
• Ride buses and help driver ensure safe and orderly transportation of students.

Requirements

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Clear and valid Texas commercial driver's license with Passenger (P) and/or School Bus (S) endorsements

Skills

• Must be 18 years of age
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
• Ability to communicate effectively with others

Qualifications

Some experience working with children is preferred.