CGE - SPED Inclusion Paraprofessional (1) in Livingston

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Date Revised: 08/13/2024

Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Primary Purpose: Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements; work under supervision of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act. Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with children with disabilities, ability to follow verbal and written instructions, ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience: Two years experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Support: Assist teacher in presenting instructional materials; help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Student Management: Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups (i.e., reading tests, highlighting texts, reinforcing concepts, note taking assistance); help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom; this includes, but not limited to, lunchroom, bus, and job site; keep administrator informed of special needs or problems of individual students; work with students as job coach in conjunction with the VAC program.
• Other: Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance; participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned; comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations; adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business; must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting); demonstrate regular and prompt attendance; other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students.
• Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent walking and reaching.
• Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, controlling behaviour through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment.
• Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases).
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.