Days Worked: 187 days

Pay Grade: Paraprofessional Level 3

Primary Purpose:

Deliver instruction, provide support to staff/students, and perform job-related duties/responsibilities during the absence of the regular employee.

Ensure the safety of students.

Use school materials and equipment for job-required tasks only.

Follow the teacher’s lesson plans.

Maintain discipline in the classroom at a level in which learning can occur.

Demonstrate care, concern and respect for students and remain professional at all times.

Qualifications Guidelines:

Education/Certificates:

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Texas educational aide certificate (or willingness to obtain)

ESSA Criteria (2 years of study at an institution of higher education; an Associate Degree

or higher; or can pass a formal academic paraprofessional assessment)

Expierence:

Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to adjust to flexible working assignments on the campus on a daily basis as needed

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct instructional activities outlined by teacher
• Provide teaching instruction face to face or virtually.
• Instruct and monitor students in the proper use of learning materials and
• Encourage and continuously monitor the progress of individual students and use information gathered to adjust teaching strategies.
• Adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.
• Adhere to regular classroom schedule
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom at all times.
• Provide supervision of students with instruction or activities that may fall within or outside the classroom environment.
• Support the mission of school district by serving as a positive role model for students
• Follow all district guidelines and expectations in regard to classroom management, appropriate discipline, student safety, and confidentiality regarding student information
• Report to duty on all student days on time.
• Acknowledge that you may be sent to nearby campuses to support district needs.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with diverse groups of students in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with campus staff to provide assistance where needed and directed (this includes covering for a teacher or paraprofessional).
• Stay informed of and comply with campus, district, state and federal regulations and laws.
• Be punctual for work daily including any and all assigned duties before, during or after school.
• Comply with the Texas Educator's Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to team and passion for a student-centered learning environment.
• Supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes, but is not limited to, cafeteria, bus, and playground.
• Keep regular teacher informed of special needs of or problems with individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty/staff meetings and special events as assigned.
• Provide campus support as directed by campus principal.
• . Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; audiovisual/video equipment

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Occasional districtwide travel