Overload Classroom Assistant (Mesquite Academy)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD's Frontline posting seeks a Paraprofessional - Classroom/Instructional Assistant for Mesquite Academy. You will assist teachers, prepare materials, and supervise students under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Requires High School Diploma or GED, strong communication and ability to work with children; some experience is welcome. The role is a full-time position serving in the school day across classroom, lunchroom, bus and playground duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and families.
• Ability to work well with children and build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials.
• Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
• Escort children to and from various rooms.
• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students.
• Supervise students during the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Keep teacher informed of any special needs or problems.

Skills

Communication

Child interaction

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Laminator

Copier

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Mesquite ISD

Overload Classroom Assistant (Mesquite Academy) JobID: 4412

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional - Campus/ Instructional Assistant

Pay Grade: 1
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist one or more teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.
• Work under the supervision of certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with children and exhibit effective working relationships with staff and school community
• Ability to communicate effectively.

EXPERIENCE:

• None
• Some experience working with children preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the teacher to set up classroom and prepare materials for specialized instructional units.
• Assemble materials for bulletin boards and keep displays current.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
• Escort children to and from various rooms.
• Assist in small group pupil instruction and tutor students at teacher's request.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes the lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems concerning individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.Help maintain discipline and other non-instructional functions.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Record attendance information and related clerical functions with the teacher.
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs.
• Standing, bending, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

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