SpEd Paraprofessional - Essential Academics (EA)

Comal ISD • New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

Assist with implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. In special education, help the special education teacher meet students’ physical and instructional needs in the special education setting. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate.
• Meet at least one of the following: complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester hours of college coursework); obtain at least an associate’s degree; or meet a rigorous quality standard and demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and math, or in reading and writing readiness and math readiness, as appropriate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help the teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help the teacher maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning them as necessary.
• Help manage student behavior, including intervening in crisis situations 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 to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of individual students’ special needs or problems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Properly maintain district records, follow district records-maintenance policies, and learn the department records-retention schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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