Santa Anna ISD

Description:

The elementary paraprofessional will help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom;

Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs;

Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

High School diploma

Must have or be willing to achieve valid Texas Paraprofessional Certification

Pass criminal background check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teachers.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Maintain Confidentiality

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non a ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment:

Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

How to Apply:

Mail, fax, or email the following forms along with a resume and Letter of Interest, if available

Criminal History Information Request
Employment Application

Contact:
Frediena Emerson
frediena.emerson@santaannaisd.net
Administrative Assistant

325-348-3136 phone
325-348-3141 fax