This is a full-time, non-exempt position for the academic school year, based at the Technical Education Center. Compensation is determined by the ESP II Master Agreement, with initial step and lane placement reflecting the candidate’s education and professional experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (or a cash-in-lieu option) and employer-paid dental and vision coverage..

 

Title: Flexible Paraprofessional – Technical Education 

 

Report To: Supervisor, Technical Education Center

 

Length of Contract: Contracted School Year (Tech. Ed. School Calendar-181 days at 6.50 hours per day)

 

Employment Status: Union, Non-Exempt

 

Qualifications:

• Experience in one or more technical education fields (e.g., industrial/skilled trades, health, business, technology, graphic communications, or marketing) is highly preferred
• Prior experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Kneeling, bending, and walking
• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license.

General Description:

 

A paraprofessional is a person who assists the professional educator in the initiation, participation and culmination of learning activities that occur in the teaching/learning experience. The primary function of the paraprofessional is to assist students with special needs in the successful completion of the technical program they are enrolled in. 

 

The paraprofessional can be assigned to work within any Technical Education program where needed (e.g., Computer Networking and Information Technology, Graphic Communications, Health Occupations, Marketing, Auto Mechanics, Auto Body and Collision Repair, Building Trades, Mechatronics, or Welding).

 

Essential Functions:

• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
• Assist students with special needs as well as general education students with all areas of the curriculum so as to promote students’ success and completion.  
• Keep accurate anecdotal notes relative to the problems and progress of disadvantaged and handicapped students. These bi-weekly reports are needed to document paraprofessional involvement for grant compliance and state audit purposes.
• Assist in providing a positive and safe learning atmosphere for students.
• Compliment instruction by assisting the teacher, as directed, with individuals or small groups of pupils.
• Supplements instruction by assisting the teacher, as directed, with remedial or drill activities for individuals and/or small groups.
• Must be capable of operating program equipment and technology.
• Contacts parents and other people and agencies as directed by administration including clinical site verification as needed.
• Learns skills and techniques as needed for assisting with student’s needs.
• Be able to assist students in the use of program related technology and equipment.  
• Monitor students’ attendance, grades, and overall performance in order to provide encouragement, support and assistance.
• Perform other tasks and duties which may be assigned from time to time by administration.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a positive role model for DIISD constituents demonstrating how to be a responsible citizen and productive member of society.
• Adhere to DIISD Code of Ethics.
• Ability to carry out other associated duties as assigned by administration

 

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluid and tissue.
• With reimbursement, may be required to use personal vehicle to perform job related functions.