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 or diploma

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college/university OR
• Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college/university OR
• High school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency ANDcompletion 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).
• Valid educational aide certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification must be obtained within 30-days of employment.
• Valid CDA (Child Development Associate) credential must within two (2) years of employment for the assignment. 
• Satisfactory outcome of fingerprint background check.

Preferred Qualifications

•  One (1) year experience working with children in school or daycare.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher, work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administering and scoring objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• 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 the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teachers aware of individual students' unique needs or problems.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used:  Standard instructional equipment, including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture:  Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion:  Frequent walking, including frequent keyboarding/use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting:  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment.

Environment:  Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise.

Mental Demands:  Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None  

Non-Discrimination Notice: Boerne Independent School District, as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions.