Paraprofessional (General Ed)

Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide BILINGUAL: Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned: Pay Grade: C&I Aide II
Dept./School: Campus Assigned: Date Revised: May 2018

Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Highly-Qualified Aide Status

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Demonstrates knowledge of reading, writing and math

Must be able to read and write in Spanish

Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• 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 classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Ensures specific materials and supplies are ready for classroom use.

Student Management

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by 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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Monitors student behavior (e.g., during bus loading, on the playground, in the cafeteria and hallways, and when a teacher is absent from classroom); disciplines students as necessary.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Principal/classroom teacher
• Provides first aid as necessary.
• Cleans classrooms or eating areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Equipment Used:
Operates classroom equipment such as DVD players, computers, CD players, online resources.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.