Paraprofessional ESC4276

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Position Details:

• Title: Paraprofessional
• Location: Manor TX
• Duration: Till 05/29/2025
• Onsite/Virtual: Onsite
• Position Type: Contract
• Working Hours: 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday
• Student Age Group: Elementary school

Responsibilities: Paraprofessional

• Help special education teacher provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting.
• Assist in the implementation of classroom programs including selfhelp behavior management and instructional programs.
• Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.
• Help the teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory care and maintenance of equipment.
• Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs lifting or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of students intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting 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 special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Ensure accuracy by completing all work assigned neatly and correctly.
• Demonstrate professional behavior by maintaining a high level of ethical conduct handling confidential information and avoiding gossip.
• Show respect and encouragement for students maintaining a positive attitude when working with them.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressure.
• Interact well with students parents teachers peers and the general public promoting a positive image of self and school.
• Report to work in a timely manner according to the assigned schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrators consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Qualifications: Paraprofessional

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Successfully pass MISD literacy test.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.