Adaptive Ed Paraprofessional (PK-2nd)

Tuloso-Midway ISD - Adaptive Ed Paraprofessional PK-2nd

Adaptive Ed Paraprofessional PK-2nd

Tuloso-Midway ISD

9760 La Branch Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Auxiliary - Position - Classroom Aide - Elementary

Job Number: 0000764280 Start Date: [Not Specified] Open Date: 03/18/2026 Closing Date: [Not Specified]

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Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Principal and Teachers Revised: 08/2023 Dept./School Assigned Campus: [Not Specified]

Primary Purpose 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.

Qualifications Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED
• Associates degree (two years of study at an institution of higher learning) or TOPS training
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

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 teacher 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 or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each students special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• 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.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Attendance is necessary for the job function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities None.

Equipment Used Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students.
• Environmental Factors: Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Building/Campus Primary Campus

Salary From: $15.50 Salary To: $18.13

Additional Job Information 187 working days

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