Student Support Aide Job League City area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: GBCDHH - Student Support Aide

Job Title

Assist the teacher in the academic development of students; assist in the preparation and organization of classroom activities. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

High school diploma or GED
Educational Aide II certification
15 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with children
Ability to use general office equipment
Possess common sense, patience, tolerance
Knowledge of basic sign language preferred

Experience

Verifiable experience working with children (e.g., daycare, Sunday school, sports, girls/boy scouts)

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Support and assist the teacher or teaching team with teaching duties, including working in small groups or with individual students to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

Reinforce appropriate behavior according to teacher's plan and school plan as well as assist in classroom discipline and behavior management as developed by the ARD committee.

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

Supervise students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom.

Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems, including behavior, of individual students.

Administer to students with severe physical handicaps by lifting, feeding, cleaning, maintaining hygiene, and any other personal services that the student requires.

Responsible for use of safe procedures of physical intervention with acting-out students.

Implement individualized provision of positive and negative reinforcement for student behaviors.

Assist in preparing, modifying, or adapting teaching materials or equipment to individual needs of students.

Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.

Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.

Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.

Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.

Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.

Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; effective communication

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Standing for long periods of time, bending, stooping, walking, lifting, repetitive hand movements, supervision of outdoor playground activity which includes outside exposure to variable temperatures and humidity extremes while monitoring students.

Terms:

183 days

Pay Grade: PARA 3