Primary Purpose:
Assist teachers in preparation and management of classroom and administrative activities.
Qualifications (Experience/ Education/Certification):
High School diploma or GED, a valid Texas Paraprofessional Certificate. Two years related experience.
Major Responsibilities:
§ Assist in a variety of areas at a campus (e.g., helping teachers in preparation and assisting in the library, adaptive physical education classrooms, and severely challenged special education classrooms); may assist with tube feeding, toileting, lifting/transferring students.
§ Work with individual students or small groups; correct homework, grade papers; inform teacher of a student's special needs or problems; help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports; call parents to discuss students' progress or disciplinary problems; monitor student behavior; discipline students as necessary.
§ Operate audio-visual equipment as necessary; maintain a safe and productive work area, perform clerical duties as requested.
§ Perform other duties as assigned.
§ Conserve electricity as outlined in the districts energy management plan
Special Knowledge/Skills:
§ Knowledge of classroom management and child development techniques and principles.
§ Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and procedures.
§ Skill in working with linguistically and culturally diverse students.
§ Skill in working with students with disabilities.
§ Skill in working with various forms of educational technology including, but not limited to, personal computers.
§ Skill in working in collaborative team based environments.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):
Maintain emotional control under stress; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; regular heavy lifting of students; must be able to lift and/or carry at least 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance.