Special Education Aide (One-on-One, Resource, Visually Impaired, Communication)
Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, Harlingen, TX, United States, 78552
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
2/1/2024
Location:
HCISD
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED / Educational Aide Certificate
- Must meet NCLB requirements
- An Associate's Degree or higher, or the equivalent of at least 48 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university
- Ability to work well with parents of children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- One year experience in working in an educational environment preferred.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide for the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Assist in the implementation of individual education plans, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher. Provide supervision on school buses as necessary to ensure the safety of students with special needs. Provide assistance to the bus driver in loading and unloading students who are in wheelchairs or who cannot use the bus steps.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High School diploma or GED / Educational Aide Certificate
- Must meet NCLB requirements
All eligible applicants must have completed the following to meet Federal NCLB requirements:
- An Associate's Degree or higher, or the equivalent of at least 48 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to work well with parents of children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Experience:
- One year experience in working in an educational environment preferred.
CALENDAR: 187 work days
SALARY: Contingent on Experience
Minimum - $18,700