Elementary Paraprofessional

Position Type:

Support/Teacher Assistant

Date Posted:

4/25/2024

Location:

Round Top

• Carmine Elementary

Date Available:

08/05/2024

District:

  Round Top

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Job Title: Classroom Instructional Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Dept./School: Round Top-Carmine Elementary

Primary Purpose:

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

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:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

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

• 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 keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

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

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

Other

• 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