Special Education -Paraprofessional

Position location is in Frisco, TX

Description :

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Paraprofessional Responsibilities

Student :

Works with small groups of students in an instructional capacity.

Assists and provides support for students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.

Assists in maintaining appropriate classroom environment to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.

Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment

Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples; art, literacy, bath rooming, fine motor skills)

Maintains confidentiality in all correspondence and communications

Supports special needs learners and modifies instruction as directed

Assists in maintaining appropriate student conduct

Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher

Performs other related duties as assigned / required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).

Clerical :

Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, and duplicating

Assists other personnel as required to support them in the completion of their work activities.

Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.

Performs record keeping, and clerical functions (scheduling, copying, etc.) to maintain records,

provide materials, and prepare reports.

Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers in the

course of work

Performs other related duties as assigned / required by teacher(s), site, or district

administrator(s).

Paraprofessional Qualifications

Education :

High School Diploma or GED

required

Valid Texas education aide certificate (preferred) or willing to obtain

CPI certification or willing to obtain

Clearances :

DOJ / FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance

required

Other

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge of :

General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics

Ability to work with children with disabilities

One year experience working with children

Techniques used in controlling and motivating students

English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar

Routine record keeping

General purposes and goals of public education

Specific subject area content as required in job assignment

Physical Demands : Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.

Activity

Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Sensory

Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.