Aide, Instructional

Overview

Position: Aide, Instructional

Location: College Park Elementary

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

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

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas paraprofessional certificate
• Have met formal academic assessment (approved para course), associate’s degree, or 48 college hours completed

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Proficient skills in the use of general office equipment and computers

Experience:

• Two years of experience working with students preferred

• Assist the teacher(s) in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of teacher(s).
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative guidelines, local board policy and state law.
• Assist the teacher(s) in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher(s).
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Keep the teacher(s) informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in maintaining neat and orderly classrooms.
• Assist in the inventory, care and maintenance of school equipment.
• Assist the teacher(s) in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings and special events, as assigned.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning student records.
• Exhibit a positive attitude by acting as a role model for district employees, students and the community that supports the mission of the district and/or campus goals.
• Demonstrate cooperation by working effectively with others including supervisors, peers, teachers, parents and students.
• Demonstrate dependability by being punctual and present at work.
• Exhibit reliability by completing work as assigned and meeting project time lines.
• Exhibit poise and self-control in decision making and problem solving relating to job assignment.
• Demonstrate initiative by recognizing needs of the job and suggest ways to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Comply with policies and procedures pertaining to job assignment.
• Demonstrate proper maintenance, care storage and use of equipment and materials.
• Maintain proper safety and security precautions to prevent unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury to self or others.
• Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the campus administrators and certified teachers as assigned.

Apply online , attaching a resume, letter of interest, and transcript or Para Educator Certification issued by San Jacinto College or other local educational entity. Three current references must be received; one of these references must be from your current principal or supervisor.

The district contributes $400/monthly to the cost of "employee-only" health insurance which is $175/monthly greater than the state required amount of $225/monthly.

• Posture:
  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Frequent walking
• Lifting:
  Frequent light lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (less than 15 pounds); occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to 50 pounds)
• Environment:
  Work inside and outside, regular exposure to noise and the elements
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain control under stress

Assignment: 187 Days

Pay Grade: PG1, Paraprofessional, 10 Duty Months

Minimum- $12.04

Midpoint- $14.50