Position Summary

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

Required Documents - Must be uploaded with application

1) Resume with work experience listed.  Include months/years worked, company, title, and brief description of duties.

2) School transcript.

3) If required, proof of passing score from paraeducator course listed below.

Education

Must have one of the following educational requirements:

a. Associates degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

b. Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college/university.

c. High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency AND completion of the paraeducator training course provided by Stedi.org with a passing score of 70% or higher ($19.95 fee responsibility of applicant) or Treasuring Our Paraprofessionals certificate through Region XX (fees responsibility of applicant).

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience: 3 years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

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

2. Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

3. Assist with administering and scoring objective testing instruments or work assignments.

4. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

6. Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

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

9. Make teachers aware of individual students' unique needs or problems.

Other

10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

11. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factor

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 the sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Salary Information:

Work status:  Non Exempt

Pay grade: PP01

Days: 187

Months: 10

At-Will: Letter of reasonable assurance (LORA)