Aide - ECSE (2025-26)

Clear Creek ISD; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clear Creek ISD seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional to assist teachers in instruction and classroom activities, including support for students with identified disabilities.

The role includes preparing instructional materials, supervising students, supporting personal hygiene and behavior plans, maintaining records, and aiding substitute teachers. A strong communicator fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Educational Aide II Certification required.
• 15 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam required.
• Bilingual Spanish aides must be fluent in Spanish and English (read, write, speak).

Responsabilidades

• Assist the teacher with instruction including preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist teachers in guiding individual students or groups in daily activities and instructional exercises.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior and assist in classroom discipline as planned by ARD committee and school plan.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Work with children and adults

General office equipment

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide II Certification

15 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Bilingual Spanish aides fluent in Spanish and English

Descripción del empleo

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
• 15college 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

1. Assist the teacher with instruction including preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
5. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside classroom, in the lunchroom, and outside the classroom during arrival and dismissal.
6. Assist the teacher in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports.
7. Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
8. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
9. Contribute to a positive school climate through use of praise and encouragement.
10. Organize, clean, disinfect and maintain equipment and supplies.
11. Administer to students with severe physical handicaps, lifting, feeding, cleaning, hygiene duties, and any other personal services that the student requires.
12. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
13. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
14. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
15. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
16. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
17. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
18. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
19. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
20. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
21. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
22. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
23. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
24. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
25. 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