Lifeskills Teacher Fellow (Immediate)

Your Mission

Redefine what’s possible in public education.

You are passionate about working with students with special needs. Under the general supervision of the Special Education Teacher, you would provide instruction to students and perform a variety of tasks relating to the physical and behavioral needs of students in a self-contained classroom setting.

PAICE stands for Practicing Academics, Independence, and Community Exploration

The Compass Rose PAICE program is a specialized program that assists students in developing functional academic skills, communication, self-help, physical, and functional living skills in order to attain maximum independence which involves students directly and actively in the learning process.

Your responsibilities

Depending on the student’s individual education plans, your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Special Education transportation monitor before and after school, if needed
• Instructional delivery and assessment of student lessons
• Work with students to master specified IEP goals
• Analyze student work and track progress data
• Provide daily intervention for a small group of students
• Provide individual instruction/tutoring both inside and outside of the classroom setting
• Assist Special Education teacher with English, Life Skills, Social Skills, and Math classes taught/delivered in a self-contained classroom
• Participate in ARD committee meetings
• Monitor students during recess or lunch
• Provide assistance of daily living which may include personal care, hygiene, feeding, lifting, and/or toileting
• Monitor behavior and implement restorative behavior practices
• Work with other support personnel: Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, Physical Therapists
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide individual instruction/tutoring both inside and outside of the classroom setting
• Perform several tasks concurrently under varying deadlines
• Exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, staff, and parents.
• Operate computers and peripheral or assistive equipment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

You

• Have at least a High School Diploma or GED
• Have an Associates degree or a minimum of 48 college hours
• Preferably have experience working with school-aged children
• Abide by COVID policies in place at the time of employment

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive paraprofessional salary based on credentials and experience ranging from $29,500-$33,500
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and supplementary coverage with multiple plan options
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer-paid Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid local personal days, paid bereavement leave, and paid parental leave
• Participation in Texas Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Full time, Nonexempt, 10-month

COMPASS ROSE Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact COMPASS ROSE Human Resources at (210) 540-9265.