ASSISTANT TEACHER

Harmony Public Schools; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Texas seeks a dedicated Education Aide to support teachers and students under supervision. You will assist with student learning, small-group instruction, and help maintain an orderly classroom.

The role involves supervising students during meals and activities, preparing ARD/IEP documents, and helping plan differentiated instruction. A background with children and a willingness to obtain Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 48 college hours preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with student academic goals by working with small groups or individuals.
• Support classroom management and behavior plans to create a conducive learning environment.
• Supervise students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, and events.
• Assist with ARD/IEP paperwork preparation and data collection.
• Assist with planning and implementing differentiated instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Problem solving

Planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college hours

Texas EAI Certification preferred

Tools

Office software

Database software

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Calculator

Copy machine

Telephone

Job description

JOB GOAL:

Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Servesin a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educationalprograms and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion special education reports and documents.
• Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.