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Sweetwater Independent School District Special Education Paraprofessional in Sweetwater, Texas

Job Title: Special Needs Aide Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Primary Purpose: Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside andoutside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), includingself-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision ofprincipal and immediate direction of certified teacher. Qualifications:

  • Education/Certification:
    • High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
    • Have met formal academic assessment, associates degree, or two years of study at an institution ofhigher learning*Valid Texas educational aide certificate

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``` - 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: Student Management

  1. Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and fromwheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needsand personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
  2. Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisissituations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
  3. Recognize differences in students special medical, physical, communicative, and emotionalneeds and adapt methods and interaction according.
  4. Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conductinstructional exercises assigned by teacher.
  5. Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. Thisincludes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  6. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

  1. Maintain confidentiality.
  2. Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events asassigned.
  3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standardinstructional 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 (45pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behaviorthrough physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive andother classroom equipment Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposureto noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress *Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support inTitle I,Part A program.

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