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Position Overview:
Elementary Para Educator in a language-based classroom that is designed to facilitate and integrate communication development into all areas of the curriculum. Functions as a member of a child’s instructional team and provides support to the primary case manager/lead teacher and classroom speech- language pathologist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares materials needed for instructional activities.
Prepares the classroom area daily for instruction, including morning set up and afternoon clean up.
Implements small and large group lessons utilizing the schools adopted curriculum as guided by the classroom teacher/speech language pathologist.
Assists lead teacher/speech language pathologist in data collection on a regular basis.
Understands and implements therapy goals and strategies for each student as guided by the classroom teacher/speech language pathologist.
Provides classroom and behavior management support and implements individual student behavior plans as guided by the classroom teacher/speech language pathologist.
Supports instruction through the integrated fine arts and sciences program..
Collaborates with teachers from various disciplines to promote a child’s development in all areas.
Participates in collaborative consultation team meetings as needed.
Maintains daily attendance, semiannual conference minutes, and filing.
May lead the class when the teacher/speech language pathologist is absent.
Fulfills professional development requirements as outlined by the school.
Assists with morning and afternoon carpool.
Attends an overnight camp in the spring if assigned to lower or upper elementary program.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates and Licenses:
No certificates needed.
Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Office applications, familiarity with tablets. Willingness to learn applications and educational software
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role has no supervisory responsibilities.
About The Parish School
Since 1983, The Parish School has educated children ages 2–12 who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. This nationally recognized, special needs school in Houston, Texas provides an education for the entire family within the environment of a nurturing and safe 17-acre campus with on-site pediatric therapy clinic, The Carruth Center. Our personalized academic approach—with a focus on communication skills, social learning, independence, nature and the arts—allows children to thrive and grow.
The Parish School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender or religious affiliation.