Therapeutic Services, A Member of the Point Quest Group
Paraprofessional
Therapeutic Services, A Member of the Point Quest Group, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75201
Position location is in Frisco, TX
Description:
Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 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.
Paraprofessional Responsibilities Student:
Works with small groups of students in an instructional capacity.
Assists and provides support for students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
Assists in maintaining appropriate classroom environment to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.
Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples; art, literacy, bath rooming, fine motor skills)
Maintains confidentiality in all correspondence and communications
Supports special needs learners and modifies instruction as directed
Assists in maintaining appropriate student conduct
Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher
Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).
Clerical:
Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, and duplicating
Assists other personnel as required to support them in the completion of their work activities.
Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
Performs record keeping, and clerical functions (scheduling, copying, etc.) to maintain records, provide materials, and prepare reports.
Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers in the course of work
Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).
Paraprofessional Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
required
.
Valid Texas education aide certificate (preferred) or willing to obtain
CPI certification or willing to obtain
Clearances:
DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
required
.
Other
:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge of:
General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics
Ability to work with children with disabilities
One year experience working with children
Techniques used in controlling and motivating students
English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
Routine record keeping
General purposes and goals of public education
Specific subject area content as required in job assignment
Physical Demands:
Environment
: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity
: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory
: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.
Description:
Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. 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.
Paraprofessional Responsibilities Student:
Works with small groups of students in an instructional capacity.
Assists and provides support for students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
Assists in maintaining appropriate classroom environment to ensure a safe and positive learning experience.
Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, or during playground activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
Monitors and assists students during various classroom activities (examples; art, literacy, bath rooming, fine motor skills)
Maintains confidentiality in all correspondence and communications
Supports special needs learners and modifies instruction as directed
Assists in maintaining appropriate student conduct
Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher
Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).
Clerical:
Assists with clerical duties such as record keeping, typing, and duplicating
Assists other personnel as required to support them in the completion of their work activities.
Operates a variety of instructional media, office machines and equipment.
Performs record keeping, and clerical functions (scheduling, copying, etc.) to maintain records, provide materials, and prepare reports.
Establishes and maintains a cooperative relationship with parents, students, and teachers in the course of work
Performs other related duties as assigned/required by teacher(s), site, or district administrator(s).
Paraprofessional Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
required
.
Valid Texas education aide certificate (preferred) or willing to obtain
CPI certification or willing to obtain
Clearances:
DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance
required
.
Other
:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge of:
General concepts of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics
Ability to work with children with disabilities
One year experience working with children
Techniques used in controlling and motivating students
English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
Routine record keeping
General purposes and goals of public education
Specific subject area content as required in job assignment
Physical Demands:
Environment
: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
Activity
: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Sensory
: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.
This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.
PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.