Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional- Federal Funded @ Alief Learning Center

Alief Independent School District • Houston, TX

73d

About The Position

To assist teachers in the implementation of individualized education plans for students with disabilities.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Eligible for appropriate paraprofessional certification
• Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
• Computer skills helpful
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task activities
• None

Responsibilities

• Engage students in instructional activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Help students master instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Assist in the preparation of IEP required materials that are designated as needed in the lesson plan designed by the general or special education teacher (i.e. prepare accommodated or modified materials as designed.
• Work with individual students or small groups to provide explicit instruction using a lesson plan designed by the teacher or reinforce learning of material or skills initially taught by the teacher.
• Collect and record data related to students' IEP objectives and educational plans.
• Catalogue and file instructional materials; maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepare orders/requisitions for needed materials.
• Facilitate behavioral and academic accommodations as determined in IEPs to maximize students' successful access to the general education curriculum.
• Assist students with utilizing instructional technology as required by the student's IEP or the lesson plan designed by the general or special education teacher.
• Assist with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and movement of group to special classes.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality concerning student information and data.
• Participate in professional learning as assigned.
• Support classroom teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment and student behavior.
• Perform the following personal hygiene functions when assigned per students' needs: bathing/cleaning; clothes changing; diapering; feeding; maintaining facial hair; maintaining menstrual hygiene; maintaining nasal hygiene; and toileting and/or toilet training.
• Perform the following medically related services when assigned per students' needs, following training by a nurse: cleaning catheter; tube-feeding; suctioning; lifting/transferring (minimum of 50 ); monitoring seizure activity; and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Perform the following physical/behavioral management procedures when assigned per students' needs: administering therapeutic holds; administering physical restraints; monitoring scheduled reinforcement; monitoring students who are in isolation; escorting students with visual impairments (Orientation & Mobility); and transferring students in wheelchairs and/or other mobility devices.
• Perform the following specialized services when assigned per students' needs: transcribing Braille; monitoring augmentative communication devices; utilizing facilitated communication; and supervising students during community-based instruction.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in delivering PCS in accordance with IEP requirements.
• Perform PCS tasks as specified in each student's IEP.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all SHARS billable PCS activities.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED