What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at Krum ISD?
Job Title: Instructional Aide - Special Education
Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas Paraprofessional Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children and teachers
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to manage a classroom and assist in planning instruction
Experience:
One year experience working with children
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Primary Purpose:
Work under general supervision of teacher and administrator in assigned position as a classroom aide.Qualifications:
Education/Certification:High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas Paraprofessional Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children and teachers
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to manage a classroom and assist in planning instruction
Experience:
One year experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Assist teachers and students in use of appropriate educational resources.
- Works collaboratively with and follows directions of the supervising teacher.
- Demonstrates initiative in planning for the instructional needs of students
- Provides basic care to special needs student as directed by supervising teacher and principal
Student Management
- Manage student behavior.
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Keep teacher and/or administrator informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.Equipment Used:
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
