Primary Purpose:

Assist the teacher in the preparation and implementation instructional activities and administrative requirements in a general education inclusive setting

Qualifications:

HS 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.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of working in inclusive settings

General knowledge of the TEKS curriculum

Ability to work well with children who have special needs

Ability to work well as a team with faculty, parents, consultants, adn administrators

Good communication/interpersonal skills

Lifting/Restraint training preferred

Knowledge as to use of various adapted equipment and assistive devices

Minimum experience:

Experience working with special needs children (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Uphold and enforce school rules, programmatic and administrative regulartions, and state and local board policy
• Implement lesson plans with little supervision in an inclusive general setting
• Work with special education teacher in planning and providing individual assistance to students, at times without immediate proximity supervision by the teacher, through utilization of a variety of methods of instruction and learning experiences
• Assist the special education teacher 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
• Confer with the special educaiton teacher regarding pupil progress and/or problems
• Assist the special education teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Assist in maintaining a pleasant learning environment and order within the classroom
• Participate in inservice training programs addressing competencies necessary for special needs students, as well as in faculty meetings, special events, etc., as required by the Special Education program/campus/district
• Gain and/or maintain knowledge of various adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Maintain complete confidentiality of all individual student information/records
• Follow student individual educational plans as directed by the special education teacher
• Follow classroom emergency procedures as established by the special education teacher
• Assist with lifitn, handling, feeding, changing, toileting and other needs specific to the special population
• Assist in monitoring Special Education students provided district transportation, including arrival and departure of buses, student behavior on buses, etc.
• Assist in behavior management, including crisis intervention and restraint procedures, as directed by the special education teacher; and
• Other special educaiton duties as assigned by the teacher and/or principal

Equipment Used:

Copier, Fax Machine, Laminator, Audiovisual equipment, Computers and printers, Adaptive technology specific to student needs, including auditory trainers, brailers, mobility devices, etc.

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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.

Other Informtion:

Starting January 01, 2008, Fingerprinting checks are required by the State prior to employment. Fees are paid by the applicant and all State guidelines must be followed. (Senate Bill 9), for more information, please visit www.sbec.state.tx.us or call them toll-free at 888.863.5880

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