Paraprofessional II – Resource/CMC Paraprofessional

Education/Certification Required:

• Minimum 48 college hours
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate

      - OR -

• Have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) through Treasuring Our Paraprofessionals (TOPS) Training

Experience Preferred:

• Experience working with children

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to respond to the needs of children

Technology Proficiency: Level1-Proficient(in):

• Computer operations
• Word processing
• Data entry
• Data archiving
• E-mail
• Applied use of Technology Applications TEKS CC/SD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/Etiquette

Function

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements; work under supervision of certified teacher.

Reports To:

Report to Campus Principal

Reponsibilities:

Instructional Support

• Assist teacher in preparing and presenting instructional materials
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom

Student Management

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups on learning activities
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom; this includes, but is not limited to, lunchroom, bus, and job site.
• Provide personal care to include diapering and other essential needs, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP
• Keep administrator informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Other

• Assist with routine record keeping
• Follow behavior plans as directed by teacher and ARD Committee
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
• Comply with District policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations
• Adhere to the District's safety policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of District business
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or District employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to deal effectively with special education ethical and legal issues on an on-going basis that involve parent(s)/guardian(s), students, administration, campus-based personnel, community agencies, and other professionals.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Follow behavioral intervention plans and procedures
• Frequent District-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged hours.
• Frequent moving, standing, bending, pulling, pushing, reaching, moving small stacks, moving classroom or adaptive equipment
• Frequent light lifting and occasional heavy lifting

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The pay grade, pay code, and work year listed are intended to be informational a not contractual in nature

For assistance or more information, see our Jobs and Applications Page
or you may contact:
CCISD Human Resources - (361) 695-7250
Auxiliary Applicant Tracking / Applications
CCISDhr@ccisd.us
CCISD Human Resources
801 Leopard
Corpus Christi, Texas
(Please include the Job Posting Number with any correspondence.)

Salary: ISUP/502: $13.88 minimum/hour (individual salary calculation is based on applicable experience)
See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.

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