Intervention Paraprofessional Job Kennedale Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Kennedale

Instructional Aide

Primary

Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Collect required documentation of services for students identified under Special Education, 504, or MTSS.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
* Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics Ability to work well with children Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support:

Provide assistance to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Complete data collection tools for service implementation for special education teachers.

Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Provide support to students during the intervention process.

Student Management:

Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.

Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment Posture:
Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion:
Moderate walking Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Environment:
Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
* Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.