Instructional Paraprofessional (Aide)

Responsive Education Solutions; Windcrest (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsive Education Solutions invites applications for a student support role focused on assisting teachers, monitoring learners, and promoting progress in the learning center.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with experience with students or parents and familiarity with education programs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to travel if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED.
• Experience with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
• Experience in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience.
• Or be a high school student 18 years of age or older with qualifying credits.
• Must include education/training courses in Instructional Practices or Practicum in Education and Training (130.164/130.165).

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher or Coordinator in all areas of work.
• Implement instructional program and lesson plans under supervision.
• Assist with understanding assessments.
• Check daily goals to ensure work is completed.
• Motivate students for maximum learning.
• Participate in faculty meetings and teacher training.
• Inspire students to build self-esteem and promote success.
• Praise and encourage students to build character.
• Facilitate activities promoting English speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Perform special projects during/after hours; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Passion for children

Patience with children

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to follow instructions

Computer literacy

Learn curriculum software

Multitasking

Relationship building

Travel ability

Education

High school graduate or GED

Experience with students/parents approved by superintendent

Experience in church schools/day camps/youth groups/private schools/licensed day-care

High school student aged 18+ with acceptable credits (130.164/130.165)

Tools

Curriculum software

Job description

Position Summary

Assist teachers with monitoring of the learning center and facilitating students’ learning progress.

Education/Certification

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent
• Experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience;
• or
• Be a high school student 18 years of age or older; and
• Have a final grade of 70 or better in two or more education and training courses specified in Chapter 130, Subchapter E for three or more credits verified in writing by the superintendent of the district where the credits were earned. The education and training courses must include either:
• Instructional Practices, as described in
• 130.164 or
• Practicum in Education and Training, as described in
• 130.165

Experience

• 6+ months of experience working for Public or Private School. (preferred)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Passion for children.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with children.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state education laws.
• Computer literate.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assist Teacher or Coordinator in all areas of work.
• Implement instructional program and lesson plans under the supervisor of Coordinator or Teacher
• Assist with understanding assessments
• Assist teachers in checking daily goals to ensure work is being completed.
• Motivate students for maximum learning.
• Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Inspire students with consistency, care, and interest to build students’ self-esteem, and promote further success.
• Praise students, compliment them and encourage them in order to build character.
• Be able to facilitate activities that promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment Used

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and task previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.