Secondary Special Edu Paraprofessional

Full-time, 187–190 contract days. Reports to the Principal.

Job Goal

This employee is responsible for assisting the classroom teachers in the implementation of the program's established criteria.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Bilingual English/Spanish (required)
• Paraprofessional Certificate from an approved agency (can obtain after hire)
• Meet all State and Federal requirements for the position regarding staff qualifications

Skills

• Ability to work with individuals and small groups of children
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all employees
• Ability to prepare and maintain required program records
• Ability to assist supervising instructional staff in the preparation and/or organization of materials

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Teacher in preparing instructional materials to be used in the program
• Assisting in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and putting materials on the bulletin board and arranging center areas
• Working with assigned children under the teacher's direction
• Administering and scoring appropriate screenings and assessments required by the program
• Performing other duties as assigned or required by the program
• Working with individual students or small groups as assigned by the teacher
• Establishing and maintaining high standards of student behavior consistent with district and school policies
• Assisting students with daily activities such as during mealtimes, dressing, and toileting
• Attending enrichment classes with students such as art, physical education, Spanish, and music as needed
• Attending school-wide assemblies or special programs as needed
• Taking all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, materials, equipment, and facilities
• Supervising the students throughout the day
• Completing record-keeping tasks assigned by the teacher
• Riding the school bus as needed to monitor and assist with the safe transportation of assigned children
• Participating in program in-service activities

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life (Employee Only)
• Sustainability Fridays
• Free Pre-K for Staff Children
• Professional Development and Coaching
• 403(b) plan
• Texas Retirement System Plan
• Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications

Pay

$29,416