ABU Level III Paraprofessional (2025/2026)

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED 48 college credit hours or Paraprofessional Certificate to meet ESSA requirements (pass test administered by District) Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate (Note: The COCISD Human Resources Dept. can work with you to obtain the Paraprofessional and Educational Aide certificates) Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of general office equipment Experience: Three years of experience working with children

Instructional Support • Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays. • Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. • Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. • Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. • Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Student Management • Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. • Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed. • Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly. • Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher. • Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. • Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Other • Maintain confidentiality. • Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking and reaching Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Regular attendance in accordance with District Policy is required and expected.