Assume responsibility to supervise students and perform a variety of paraprofessional duties related to the educational program for students assigned to the special assignment class (SAC) for disciplinary reasons. Maintain a highly structured and orderly environment. Work under general supervision of the principal or assistant principal on a daily basis. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies procedures and regulations.
Essential Functions
- Work with campus administrators to create and maintain an orderly and highly structured classroom environment.
- Work with individual students to complete assignments given by the classroom teacher.
- Consult classroom teachers regarding student assignments.
- Distribute, collect, and check student assignments and return to classroom teachers.
- Maintain individual files of completed student assignments and return to classroom teachers.
- Manage student behavior and administer discipline in collaboration with the campus administration according to board policies and administrative regulations.
- Record student attendance and discipline referrals.
- Supervise students assigned to SAC during lunch and bathroom breaks.
- Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.
Virtual and Online Duties (additional as assigned)
- Assist in the creation and actively participate in a virtual classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing during regular school business hours to confer with district stakeholders as needed.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
- Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High school diploma/GED or higher; forty-eight (48) hours from an accredited college or university; have experience working with students and parents. Must possess or be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
AND must obtain a national criminal background check through the SBEC website within 30 days of hire. Must be able to communicate, listen, read, write, and comprehend the English language sufficiently to use it easily and readily in daily communication. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate with district employees, parents and students.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Must be able to assist in the lifting/ carrying of students with disabilities in excess of 50 to 175 lbs. depending on age level, pushing/pulling wheelchair/walker, personal hygiene, etc. Must possess ability, skill, patience and understanding to work with students who have disabilities. Requires some bending, reaching, standing, kneeling, squatting. Must be able to acquire certification in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Heimlich maneuver, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI). Must be familiar with/able to use Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy (OT/PT) apparatus. Subject to the district’s drug and alcohol screening policy and regulation.
Paraprofessional Level 205
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Required Documents: The following are the required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. You may attach the documents to your application or bring them into the YISD Central Office located at 9600 Sims Dr., El Paso, TX 79925. For more information, please contact the HR Department at 915-434-0428.
Transcripts from an accredited college or university
