Special Education Paraprofessional - Life Skills

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE (Life Skills)

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a
special education setting. Assist in the implementation of 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.

Reports to: Principal Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Bellville Junior High School

QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Knowledge of general office technology

• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and

• Assist in managing behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous

• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and

• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises

• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Participate in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and his/ her designee.
  

NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED: COMPENSATION SCALE:
187 Days / Hourly Pay-Grade: $15.00-$19.00 per hour

DATE TO ASSUME DUTIES:
TBD

APPLICATION PROCESS & TIMELINE:
Apply by completing the application at www.bellvilleisd.org and by sending a resume and letter of interest to Principal
Daniel Symm, at dsymm@bellvillebrahmas.org