TISD Paraprofessional; POOL

Job Title

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.
• Offer inclusion support to teacher and students.

• Help supervise 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.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Assume bus driving duties as assigned.
• Assume bus riding / monitoring duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

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

Motion:
Moderate walking

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