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Special Education Paraprofessional

Kennedale Junior High School
Kennedale, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/11/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2050

Primary Purpose:
Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the
implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs.
Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an
institution of higher learning*
Valid Texas educational aide certificate

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:
Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Student Management
1.    Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning;
interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal
hygiene.
2.  Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
3.   Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
4    Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
5.   Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
6.   Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
7.   Complete data collections tools for service implementation for special education teachers.
8.   Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Other
9.   Maintain confidentiality.
10. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events
as assigned.
11. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

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 or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

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