Beaumont independent school district

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the teacher in meeting the instructional needs of students with disabilities. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Paraprofessional Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability and desire to work with all children

Experience:

• Some experience with handicapped children is preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Work with and under the immediate direction of the teacher(s) to whom assigned.

2. Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce motor and/or cognitive skills as assigned by the teacher.

3. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day--inside the classroom, lunchroom, hall, playground, and transportation.

4. Work with an identified student, in any assignment.

5. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

6. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials.

7. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom. 

8. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. 

9. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports. 

10. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

11. Cooperate with other staff members in the movement of students from one activity to another.

12. Participate in staff development training programs and faculty meetings.

13. Enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local Board Policy.

14. Ride a special school bus to assist handicapped students in getting on and off the bus and in maintaining order.

15. Assist students who have personal hygiene problems.

16. Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of special education students.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Audio Visual and copier

• Uses wheelchair, lift, ramps, and assistive technology

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress

• Ability to communicate effectively

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling;

• Regular heavy lifting of students

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment

• Exposure to communicable diseases

IDEA-B Formula funds provide supplemental resources to LEAs to assist schools to provide high-quality education that will enable students with disabilities 3 to 21 years of age to receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and to meet the state’s student performance standards.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.