What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant, RDSPD position at McAllen Independent School District?
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements; work under the supervision of an RDSPD certified teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required
Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
Sign Language skills or Signing Exact English (intermediate or higher), required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Able to communicate effectively in sign Language; ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately; ability and sensitivity in working with children; knowledge of general office equipment, technology
Experience:
Experience in working with children, preferred
Experience in working with individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, preferred
Days: 187
Hourly Pay Range:
Minimum: $15.50
Maximum: $21.40
Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined indvidually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
- Assist with behavior management, toileting and/or medical needs of students when necessary.
- Monitor students to and from buses, in cafeteria, in inclusion classrooms and to and from activities.
- Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
- Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher.
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policy.
- Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment, and other office or classroom machines
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Occasional supervision of students outside the building; exposure to varied weather conditions; occasional lifting and/or moving up to 45 pounds and over; ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene required; assist in the restraining of students in crisis situations.
Benefits:
Maternity & Paternity LeaveSalary : $16 - $21