Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Aide Help special education teacher provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher. Qualifications High school diploma or GED Valid Texas educational aide certificate Duties and Responsibilities 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, or positioning. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. Help manage the behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including 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. Equipment Used Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment. Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr