Summer Learning Paraprofessional-STEM

Description

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

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of a 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 classrooms.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom (including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty).
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

None

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping.

Moderate walking.

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise.

Mental Demands:

• Must be willing to be flexible in time schedules.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• Work with frequent deadlines.

Physical Demands:

• High physical stamina necessary.
• Repetitive hand motions.
• Strenuous walking, standing, climbing, and heavy lifting and carrying (20-50 pounds).
• Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and/or scaffolding.

Environmental Factors:

• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials.
• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
• Frequent working alone.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning.*

Experience:

• Valid Texas driver's license.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions.
• Team oriented and self‑motivated.
• Neat in appearance.

Non‑exempt.

Compensation Plan.