School SPED Paraprofessional

Legacy Traditional Schools•Cibolo, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports general education and special education teachers by providing instructional support to individual or small groups of Special Education pupils with a variety of disabilities in a classroom or resource environment. The paraprofessional will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other team members to ensure students receive educational benefits.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required
Paraprofessional Assessment completed successfully (if applicable)
New employee must complete an FBI fingerprint background check with IdentoGO if a background check is not currently on file with the Texas Department of Public Safety before first day of employment

Responsibilities

Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills.
Supports students in general education and pull-out rooms.
Assists in data collection related to student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional performance.
Assists the teacher in devising strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on student needs.
Distributes and collects work, papers, and other instructional materials.
Assists with student supervision during drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips.
Maintains ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
Participates in assigned in-service training programs.
Alerts teachers to any problems or special information about individual students.
Serves as a source of information and assists substitute teachers.
May assist staff and students in using educational computer programs and technology.
Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records.
Administers and assists in the evaluation of daily student assignments.
Assists in organizing the learning environment, preparing and setting up instructional materials and equipment.
Accompanies or assists students to and from their mode of transportation.
Assists students with personal hygiene functions, including toileting, diapering, eating, dressing, and other self-help skills.
Acts as a mandated reporter to ensure student safety.
Monitors student schedules and behavior plans to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Attends problem-solving/IEP meetings and provides input on student progress.
Performs other related duties as required.