Paraprofessional - SPED

Jubilee Academies•San Antonio, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides additional support to students with pre-diagnosed moderate to severe disabilities or students at risk. The role helps maintain an organized, smoothly functioning environment so students can benefit from instructional programs and available resources. The position works with assigned teachers and the campus principal and is full-time, Monday through Friday, for 190 workdays. The workday begins at 7:30 a.m.; employment is at-will. The paraprofessional assists with classroom instruction, individualized learning strategies, student supervision, testing, classroom upkeep, records, and reports. The role also supports the Title 1 instructional program, school and community activities, student recruitment, and a constructive learning climate. Working conditions include moderate and prolonged standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and maintaining emotional control under stress.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 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.
Three to five years of previous experience working with children in a classroom setting.
Knowledge of and ability to assist in teaching reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with instruction and supervision of classroom activities, with a focus on at-risk students.
Help teachers devise and implement strategies that reinforce skills in accordance with students’ special needs and abilities.
Assist with administering and scoring objective tests and work assignments.
Help maintain an orderly classroom and care for, maintain, and inventory equipment.
Help teachers maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Assist teachers in developing appropriate individualized activities for students identified as at risk.
Provide one-on-one or small-group supervision and conduct teacher-assigned instructional exercises.
Supervise students during the school day, including in classrooms, the lunchroom, on the playground, and at street crossings; assist with lunchroom serving.
Inform teachers about individual students’ special needs or problems.
Complete other duties assigned by the teacher to promote the Title 1 instructional program.
Follow the staff dress code and maintain good working relationships with staff and parents.
Support and participate in fundraising activities, staff development, faculty meetings, special events, and committee assignments.
Communicate the charter’s mission and encourage public support; understand charter and community needs and undertake activities to address them.
Use productive and efficient skills to increase community and parent involvement and participate in student recruitment.
Encourage a constructive learning climate, promote fairness across cultural backgrounds, and communicate in ways that promote and sustain the Jubilee culture.