What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Life Skills Paraprofessional position at Central Heights High School?
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 classroom teacher(s).
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Ability to work with children with disabilities
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Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
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Ability to communicate effectively
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Student Management
- Help meet the individual needs of student(s), which may include lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive student as needed.
- Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
- Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
- Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom and other duties.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
Other
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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.