SLC/SLS Aide - Special Services

## Overview **Make Your Mark at The Park!** What sets Deer Park apart from all other school districts? Here’s why you should consider joining our team: - **Competitive Salaries** and **Benefit Contributions** - A **Strategic District Calendar** designed to promote a healthy work/life balance - **Free Employee Assistance Program** for personal and professional support - **No-Cost Robust Staff Development Opportunities** to enhance your skills - **Exchange Day Incentive Program** for added benefits - **First and Second Year Teacher Academies** to support new educators in their journey - **Extensive Safety & Security Measures**, including armed police officers on every campus At Deer Park, we are committed to providing the resources and support to ensure your success and well-being. Join us and be a part of something special! ## Description To assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. ## Requirements **Responsibilities:** - Assist movement of students in wheelchairs - Supervise daily follow-up activities of physically handicapped students as planned and monitored by physical therapist and/or occupational therapist - Provide instructional assistance under the direct supervision of a teacher to individuals and/or groups of students with disabilities - Work closely with the teacher to provide adequate supervision and appropriate individual instruction for students with special needs by following daily schedule - Implement modifications for classroom instruction under direction of teacher - Keep accurate data on children with disabilities under supervision of teacher - Establish and maintain professional working relationships with administrators, teachers, students and fellow paraprofessionals - Comply with state law, TEA regulations and district directives - Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, transfers and personal hygiene - Help manage the behavior of assigned students as directed by the teacher and/or determined in a Behavior Intervention Plan. This may include intervention in crisis - Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communication and emotional needs - Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside the classroom. This may include lunchroom, bus, morning, breakfast and playground duty - Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by principal, department chair or teacher providing supervision **Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:** - Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals - Posture: Moderate standing, occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping - Motion: Moderate walking and reaching - Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) - Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold and inclement weather) exposure to noise - Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress **Qualifications:** - In/Out District - High School Diploma or GED - A minimum of 48 academic semester hours of college level course work and/or hold a paraprofessional certificate - Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate (Can be obtained once hired) - Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed - Such additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable - All candidates must adhere to and meet the requirements set forth in Texas Education Code, Chapter 22, Subchapter C for fingerprinting before employment.