Paraprofessional -Elementary

Primary Purpose: 

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing 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 classrooms. 
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. 
• Help teachers 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. 

Professional Conduct:

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Flexible to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates respect, courteousness to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. 
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned. 
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours May frequently be required to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials, or move at least 50 pounds of materials, or lift children from wheelchairs onto changing tables, etc..
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary: May frequently be required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see.

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

Salary : $23,223 - $32,076