Paraprofessional Asst. Special Education Bridge -Green Valley Elementary (C4)
About The Position
The Paraprofessional Assistant supports the special education teacher in meeting students’ physical and instructional needs in a special education setting. The role assists with classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction, and works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. The position involves assisting students with disabilities with mobility, personal care, learning activities, and supervision throughout the school day. The paraprofessional also helps prepare instructional materials, maintain the classroom and equipment, keep records, and support substitute teachers. The role requires maintaining confidentiality, participating in assigned staff development and meetings, and adapting to students’ individual medical, physical, communication, and emotional needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 48 college hours or successful completion of a formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
- Valid Texas educational aide certificate; the school district will assist in obtaining it.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
- Ability to work with children with disabilities.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of general office equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Some experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Help the special education teacher address students’ physical and instructional needs.
- Assist with classroom self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs.
- Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom and care for classroom equipment.
- Assist with equipment inventory, care, and maintenance.
- Help keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers to and from wheelchairs, lifting, and positioning.
- Assist students with feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and other personal care.
- Help manage student behavior, including intervening in crises and restraining disruptive or dangerous behavior as needed.
- Learn and adapt to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
- Work with individual students or small groups on motor skills and instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
- Supervise students throughout the school day, including in the lunchroom, on buses, and on the playground.
- Keep the teacher informed of individual students’ special needs or problems.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
