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

Minimum Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED
Forty eight (48) completed semester college hours from an accredited college/university or 
Have passed the TABE test. 
Must possess or be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification and must obtain a national criminal background check through the SBEC website within 30 days of hire.

Experience Required:
Experience with students that have cognitive behavior disorder, preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the special education teacher in planning and providing individual or group assistance to students through utilization of a variety of methods of instruction and learning experiences.
Assist the teacher for in preparing instructional materials.
Assist in the collection of student evaluation data as necessary for the comprehensive assessment of students, tracking student achievement and educational planning; follow individualized children's programs as directed by the special education teacher.
Assist with lifting, handling, feeding, changing, toileting, and other needs specific to the special population.
Perform or assist with medical procedures for which specifically trained by a physician, i.e. suctioning, tube feeding, clean internment catheterization, etc., as directed by the special education teacher.
Assist in behavior management, including crisis intervention and restraint procedures, as directed by the special education teacher.
Provide, without immediate proximity supervision, campus/community-based instruction as specified in weekly lesson plans.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the teacher and/or principal - in the best interest of the district.

Working Conditions:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting.

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Applications must be submitted online @www.eisd.net.
Must clear fingerprinting check prior to employment (Sentate Bill 9)
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered.

Official transcripts will be required as verification of college credit.
For more information contact the Edgewood ISD Human Resources Department.

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