Oak Grove Migrant Paraprofessional Job Brownfield area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Classroom Migrant Instructional Aide

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Support

Work with counseling staff to identify students who are eligible for Migrant program and Migrant services.

Complete monthly Priority for Service forms for eligible Priority for Service students and submit to District Migrant Coordinator

Complete three and six week progress reports for students to monitor progress and intervention needed.

Document daily services provided to students and submit to Migrant Coordinator each six weeks.

Provide before and after school intervention as needed and provide documentation to Migrant Coordinator.

Attend monthly Migrant parent meetings.

Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher, work with individual students or small groups.

Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

Help supervise migrant students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Moderate walking

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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