Paraprofessional (Sheridan)

RICE CISD; Altair (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice CISD seeks a Paraprofessional to provide instructional assistance under the direct supervision of a certified teacher at Sheridan Elementary. The role includes supporting reading, writing, and math instruction, supervising students, and assisting with materials and records.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree or higher, and a Texas educational aide certificate. The position involves daily classroom duties, testing support, and collaboration with teachers to ensure a positive learning

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

Skills

Reading & math support

Child interaction

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s degree / two years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Job Title:

Paraprofessional

Exemption Status/Test:

Nonexempt

Reports to:

Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned

Dept./School:

Sheridan Elementary

Primary Purpose:

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

Student Management:

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; iPads

Posture:

Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion:

Moderate walking

Lifting:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:

Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands:

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress, work in a fast paced environment