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Special Education Paraprofessional Tulia Elementary
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$32,319 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
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Special Education Paraprofessional Tulia Elementary
Tulia ISD
Tulia Elementary - Tulia, Texas Job Details
Job ID:
5913589
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Special education paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). The special education paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma required
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Meet requirements as provided in state and federal regulations
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting students in achieving academic success
- Working with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class
- Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
- Personal care
- Social integration
- Consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Position Type:
Full-Time
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