Educational Aide

Position Details

• Position:
  Educational Aide – Middle School
• Reports To:
  
  Principal
• Salary Range: $15.50 – $18.45 per hour
• Work Days: 182 days
• Location:
  
  Gateway College Preparatory School – Georgetown TX
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt

Assists in planning and implementing academic activities that meet the individual needs of students. Works as part of a team of educators to create and produce curriculum for students. Responsible for regular notes that reflect the academic and interactive progress of students.

Coordinates:

• Assessment testing for newly admitted students
• Support and encouragement to students in assisting them in learning and completing assignments
• Feedback on students in the daily milieu
• Documents students' progress on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned

• Protects confidentiality of students and peers
• Participates in gathering assessment information for each student and, as a team member, plans for student success
• Advocates for and responds to the needs of students
• Approaches responsibilities with enthusiasm, dedication, and energy
• Punctual so the team is in attendance at the start of school
• Performs duties efficiently and is self‑motivated to problem‑solve

• Interacts with students, families, visitors and co‑workers with respect
• Approaches others with a positive attitude
• Refrains from gossip
• Offers problem‑solving ideas
• Strives for professional excellence
• Follows dress code
• Adheres to policies and procedures

• Monitors students for safety
• Assists teacher in assessing the academic abilities of students
• Assists teacher in performance improvement of student academic progress

• Must have at least one of the following:
  • Associate's Degree or higher (A high school diploma is required and, preferably, college credits toward a Bachelor's Degree are preferred)
  • Completed two years of study at an institute of higher education (48 hours)
  • Passed a rigorous state or local assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instruction reading, writing and math (Paraprofessional Academy through Education Service Center)
  • Valid Educational Aide Certification
• Previous experience with children in a professional educational setting
• Ability to plan and carry out activities for students that promote cooperative, supportive interactions
• Experience or training implementing behavior support with Special Education students

• CIP
• CPR
• First Aid
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Annual required staff development

• Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health, which permits effective performance and duties
• Involves both indoor and outdoor activities, on campus and off campus
• Occupational exposure to blood‑borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials

• Medical plan coverage with $425 monthly contribution towards employee's premium
  • Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Telehealth
  • Basic Life, Term Life
  • Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
  • Short‑term and Long‑term Disability
  • 403b and 457b Investment Plans
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
  • Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
  • Legal Services