Educational Aide Job El Paso area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Language Requirements

Fluent in English and Spanish.

Academic Requirements

Required:

GED or high school diploma as required by state regulations. Preferred:
Some college coursework in teaching Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language at all levels of education, and/or social work.

Certifications

First aid, CPR, emergency behavior intervention.

Work Experience

Required:

Three (3) years of experience in a classroom, community service, and/or an education setting.

Responsibilities

Arrive on time and be inside the classroom no later than 15 minutes before students arrive.

Assist the teacher by maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.

Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the teacher and direct care staff.

Interact with children in ways appropriate to child growth and development.

Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily and quarterly.

Assist the teacher with preparation, instruction, and clean‑up of materials and activities daily.

Serve as substitute teacher as needed.

Perform extensive data entry of student information, including assessment results and grades.

Prepare and execute effective lesson plans.

Administer a variety of assessments to assist in identifying progress.

Document and record scores and other relevant data.

Maintain classroom presentation to promote both an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.

Assist ESL facilitators in the instruction of basic subjects.

Assist the ESL facilitators in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.

Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the lead ESL facilitator.

Ensure accuracy in record keeping and data entry.

Other Responsibilities

Be supportive of Compass Connections Educational Services Department on campus and in the community as well as be loyal and complimentary of administration, staff, and fellow colleagues.

Interact with children in ways appropriate to promote healthy child growth and development.

Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily, weekly, and monthly.

Assist the ESL facilitator with preparation, instruction, and clean‑up in the classroom.

Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.

Attend all planned Educational Services functions (e.g., open houses, in‑services, and teacher workdays).

Answer and make telephone calls, file, send faxes, make copies and other clerical duties as needed.

Serve as a tutor to students between the ages 5 to 17 working on a broad array of tasks at various grade levels.

Carry out supervisory teacher duties in a prompt and reasonable manner when necessary, as agreed on with the teacher.

Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.

Other job duties as assigned.

Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Requirements

Pass a pre‑employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.

Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of application.

Possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.

Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.

Pass a pre‑employment and biennial criminal background checks.

Demonstrate the ability to:

Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio‑economic characteristics.
Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.

Immunization Policy

Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious…