ES-Instructional Aide, Head Start

Roy Benavidez Elementary School; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Roy Benavidez Elementary School in San Antonio, Texas is seeking an ES-Instructional Aide for Head Start to assist teachers with classroom activities, material preparation, and student supervision while following Head Start standards.

The role requires an associate degree or CDA credential or enrollment in a related program, a Texas paraprofessional certificate, TABE or GED, and a commitment to family meal practices and parent involvement.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher or CDA credential; enrollment in related degree program acceptable (within 2 years)
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• High school diploma or GED with TABE test
• Eligible to obtain paraprofessional certificate from State Board
• Fingerprinting background check required (non-refundable ~$50)
• Current pre-employment health screen required

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with preparation of materials for instruction and activities per Head Start requirements
• Assist in preparing classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective tests
• Eat with assigned students to reinforce family meal practices
• Assist with basic child care needs (tooth brushing, toileting, diapering)
• Assist with meal and snack planning and purchasing
• Clean and disinfect classroom equipment and materials
• Provide orientation to substitutes and assist with clerical tasks
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards
• Supervise students in various settings as directed by the teacher

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills (word processing, etc)

Initiative and patience

Education

Associate degree or higher or CDA credential

Texas educational aide certificate

TABE proficiency or GED

Paraprofessional certificate eligibility

Job description

South San Antonio Independent School District Roy Benavidez Elementary School - San Antonio, Texas Open in Google Maps

ES-Instructional Aide, Head Start

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Aide, Head Start

Reports To: Campus Principal

Department: Campus Assigned

Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS1

Days: 187

Primary Purpose: The Head Start Instructional Aide assists teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements (e.g., record keeping, material processing, activity set-up, student assistance, and tutoring) and works under supervision of a certified teacher. This position requires eating with assigned students to reinforce “family meal” practices, encouraging and supporting parent volunteers, and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Associate degree or higher; or
• Minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, be enrolled in a program leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years; or
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency) and passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test; and
• Be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
• Willing to accept other responsibilities as assigned
• Candidates must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee
• Candidate must have a current pre-employment health screen paid by the employee

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Competency in providing instructional assistance as required during individual and small group instruction and modeling good practices during play and meal/snack times
• Supervise children in a variety of situations
• Ability to work with staff and interact with children of diverse backgrounds
• Able to have initiative and maintain a sense of humor and patience during stress
• Organizational skills, flexibility, problem analysis, and ability to follow directions
• Strong communication and organizational skills in written and oral forms
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., word processing, charts, spreadsheets) applications, and telephone skills
• Fluent bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of classroom assistance experience in an early childhood or elementary education program (preferred)
• Experience in Head Start philosophy and practices, early education programs, and developmentally appropriate practices for young children (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Strategies:

• Assist teacher in the preparation of materials needed for classroom instruction and activities for both large and small groups per lesson plan and Head Start requirements
• Assist teacher in preparing classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Eat with assigned students to reinforce “family meal” practices
• Assist teacher in the basic care to children, including tooth brushing, toileting, diapering; assist physically ill children; assist with the detection of head lice and other communicable diseases
• Assist with meal and snack purchasing, preparation, and planning
• Assist with cleaning and disinfecting of classroom equipment and materials
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Perform basic clerical and record-keeping duties
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards

Student Management:

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom—including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual student

Other:

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance and as required
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals, and audiovisual equipment; standard instructional equipment Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping Motion: Moderate walking

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.82 to $19.57 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd.
• San Antonio, Texas 78242
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]