Days Worked: 187 days
Pay Grade: Paraprofessional Level 3
Primary Purpose:
Deliver instruction, provide support to staff/students, and perform job-related duties/responsibilities during the absence of the regular employee.
Ensure the safety of students.
Use school materials and equipment for job-required tasks only.
Follow the teacher’s lesson plans.
Maintain discipline in the classroom at a level in which learning can occur.
Demonstrate care, concern and respect for students and remain professional at all times.
Qualifications:
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid Texas educational aide certificate (or willingness to obtain)
ESSA Criteria (2 years of study at an institution of higher education; an Associate Degree
or higher; or can pass a formal academic paraprofessional assessment)
Expierence:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct instructional activities outlined by teacher
- Provide teaching instruction face to face or virtually.
- Instruct and monitor students in the proper use of learning materials and
- Encourage and continuously monitor the progress of individual students and use information gathered to adjust teaching strategies.
- Adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
- Adhere to regular classroom schedule
- Maintain a safe and orderly classroom at all times.
- Provide supervision of students with instruction or activities that may fall within or outside the classroom environment.
- Support the mission of school district by serving as a positive role model for students
- Follow all district guidelines and expectations in regard to classroom management, appropriate discipline, student safety, and confidentiality regarding student information
- Report to duty on all student days on time.
- Acknowledge that you may be sent to nearby campuses to support district needs.
- Communicate and interact appropriately with diverse groups of students in a professional manner.
- Collaborate with campus staff to provide assistance where needed and directed (this includes covering for a teacher or paraprofessional).
- Stay informed of and comply with campus, district, state and federal regulations and laws.
- Be punctual for work daily including any and all assigned duties before, during or after school.
- Comply with the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to team and passion for a student-centered learning environment.
- Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes, but is not limited to, cafeteria, bus, and playground.
- Keep regular teacher informed of special needs of or problems with individual students.
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty/staff meetings and special events as assigned.
- Provide campus support as directed by campus principal.
- . Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Copier, personal computer and audiovisual/video equipment.
Working Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; audiovisual/video equipment
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Occasional districtwide travel