Provide specialized instruction under the direction of Special Education Teachers to Pre-K4-12th grade students for all core subjects.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED with
• Valid Texas Educational Aide (Paraprofessional) Certificate or
• College Degree may be substituted for a Texas Educational Aide (Paraprofessional) Certificate
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children and/or teenagers
• Ability to communicate effectively, be flexible, punctual, and work within a team
• Ability to use Computers, Google suite of products including Google Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Zoom, Copier, & Audio Visual Equipment

Experience:

• Some experience working with children and/or teenagers

• Provide specialized instruction under the direction of Special Education Teachers to assigned students for all core subjects.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Under the direction of Special Education Teachers, the Teacher Assistant must keep accurate administrative records to include service times, goal progress, and student attendance.
• Substitute for the regular teacher on an as-needed basis.

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the Special Education or General Education teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the student's General Ed and Special Ed teachers informed of the special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.