Special Education Paraprofessional

White Oak ISD • White Oak, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The special education paraprofessional provides instructional, developmental, behavioral, and personal support to young children with disabilities. The special education paraprofessional works under the direction of special education, general education, and campus administration to support students’ individual needs, promote independence, and help students access and participate in developmentally appropriate learning activities. The special education paraprofessional supports students' individual needs and assists with personal care routines, including toileting, diapering, feeding, hygiene, and other daily living needs. The goal is to promote each student's growth, independence, confidence, and successful participation in the school environment. The special education paraprofessional should demonstrate patience, compassion, flexibility, reliability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with young children with a variety of developmental and educational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• experience working with young children
• knowledge of age-appropriate practices for young children
• ability to follow and implement directions, instructional plans, and student IEP supports
• ability to use positive behavior supports to maintain a calm, safe, and nurturing classroom environment
• ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records.

Nice To Haves

• preferred experience working with young children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education teacher in providing individualized instruction and support aligned with student IEP goals and needs.
• Support students in developing functional, social, communication, self-help, and independence skills.
• Provide individualized assistance with classroom activities, learning centers, small groups, transitions, and daily routines.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, diapering, feeding, hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
• Support students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, transportation, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities as assigned.
• Assist with positioning, lifting, transferring, or other physical support as required by individual student needs and safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records.
• Follow all district, campus, special education, safety, and emergency procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED