Aide: Intervention

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

Assist the Interventionist Teacher in providing academic interventions and supporting student achievement. Maintain intervention materials, assist with tracking student progress through data collection and documentation related to intervention services. Attend required trainings, participate in intervention data meetings, and assist with other administrative intervention requirements. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Education/Certificate

High School diploma or GED (Recognized by the Texas Education Agency or Regional Accrediting Agency)

Valid Texas Educational Aide certificate or 48 completed semester hours at an institution of higher education

Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.

Knowledge/

Skills:

Bilingual preferred (read, write, listen, speak in English and Spanish)

Ability to work well with children and adults

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Experience working with children

The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Professionalism

The Educators  Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Instructional Management

The assistant promotes improvement of instruction through activities such as the following:

• Work full time with interventionist to provide academic interventions to students
• Assist with keeping track of student data and instructional resources
• Work with interventionist to monitor student progress weekly and/or biweekly and provide information in order to assist the interventionist teacher in making data driven decisions
• Participate in data meetings to discuss student progress
• Participate in training and follow up training in order to assist in effectively implementing academic interventions
• Serve as tutor in any area assigned by Interventionist Teacher

Classroom Management and Organization Improvement

The assistant works to improve the classroom, school, and organization through activities such as the following:

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or concerns with individual students.

Communication and Community Relations

The assistant works to promote a positive tone for school or community relations through activities such as the following:

• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the District.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

The assistant participates in professional growth and development through activities such as the following:

• Attend any specified meetings and professional development.

Qualities of an Effective Assistant

The aide exhibits qualities such as the following:

• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Participate in staff development, faculty meetings, special events, and training programs to improve job performance.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area that could cause an accident and inform the supervisor of any conditions that are not correctable immediately.
• Shall comply with District policies as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Shall comply with the standards of conduct set out in Board Policy DH (Legal) and (Local) and with any other policies, regulations, and guidelines that impose duties, requirements, and standards.
• Maintain…