Instructional Support Paraprofessional

Lufkin ISD; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufkin ISD is seeking an instructional aide to provide support to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. The role involves helping prepare instructional materials, manage classroom activities, and assist with testing and records.

The candidate should hold an Associate's degree or two years of college, possess a valid Texas educational aide certificate, and have experience working with children. Strong communication and collaboration with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of college as required by No Child Left Behind Act
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of a teacher; work with individual students or small groups
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Skills

Reading/writing/math support

Classroom management

Effective communication

Education

Associate's degree / two years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

FMLA regulations require all employers to post the updated FMLA notice.

LISD reserves the right to not fill positions if it is determined by the Superintendent to not be in the best interest of the district.