Special Education Aide bei Beaumont ISD

Job Description

• High School Diploma or GED
• 48-College Credit hours or
• Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Certification

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective planning and organization skills

• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred

1. Perform routine classroom tasks under the direction and supervision of the teacher in assigned classroom.
2. Help the teacher supervise students during times of transition and on the playground, bus, and lunchroom.
3. Assist the teacher in preparation and use of instructional materials.  Duplicate instructional materials as needed and provide classroom clerical operations.
4. Work with individual or groups of students in a variety of educational experiences providing instructional exercises and instructional drills under the supervision of the teacher in assigned classroom.
5. Assist students as needed with physical needs such as diapering, positioning, feeding, etc.
6. Collect instructional and behavioral data as instructed by the classroom teacher.
7. Provide any information requested by teacher(s)/administrator(s) for the development of the student’s IEP.
8. Assist in the implementation of the behavior intervention plan as directed by the classroom teacher.
9. Follow all campus procedures regarding absences, leaving the campus, etc.  The paraprofessional shall not leave the classroom without informing and receiving approval from the teacher.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or principal.
11. Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.

• Audio Visual, copier, and computer
• Uses wheelchair, lift, ramps, and assistive technology

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to communicate effectively

• Frequent standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling
• Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, pushing, kneeling, and repeated bending
• Regular heavy lifting of students

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to communicable diseases

**The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49. 00 will be charged for fingerprinting.