| Description | Primary Purpose
Assist the teacher in the instruction of students including those with identified disabilities. Assist in the preparation and organization of curriculum and classroom activities.
Qualifications
Education/Certification/Licensure
- High school diploma or GED
- Educational Aide II Certification
- 15 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam
- Bilingual Spanish aides must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use good judgment
- Ability to understand and comply with established procedures
- Ability to work well with children and adults
- Knowledge of general office equipment
- Bilingual Spanish aides must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English
Experience
- Some verifiable experience working with children preferred (e.g. daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl/boy scouts)
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Assist the teacher with instruction including preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist teachers in guiding individual students or groups of students in daily activities and instructional exercises assigned by the teacher including personal hygiene, appropriate dress, eating habits, appropriate behavior etc.
- Reinforce appropriate behavior in accordance with teacher’s plans and assist in classroom discipline and behavior management as developed by the ARD committee, and school plan.
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside classroom, in the lunchroom, and outside the classroom during arrival and dismissal.
- Assist the teacher in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports.
- Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Contribute to a positive school climate through use of praise and encouragement.
- Organize, clean, disinfect and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Administer to students with severe physical handicaps, lifting, feeding, cleaning, hygiene duties, and any other personal services that the student requires.
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
- Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
- Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
- Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
- Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
- Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
- Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
- Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
- Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
- Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
- Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
- Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
- Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
- Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands
- Effective communication
- Ability to maintain emotional control under emotional stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
- Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, occasional moderate to heavy lifting, riding school bus for community instructions
- Exposure to chemicals for cleaning
Terms: 183 days
Pay Grade: PARA 3 |