PE Aide Paraprofessional

Lufkin ISD; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lufkin ISD is seeking an instructional aide to provide support to students under the supervision of a licensed teacher. You will assist with reading, writing, and math activities, help prepare materials, and support classroom management in a busy school setting.

This role emphasizes clear communication with students, parents, and staff, maintaining a welcoming classroom environment, and assisting with records, substitute teacher orientation, and basic equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years of higher learning or a formal academic assessment as required by NCLB.
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; work well with children; 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 the administration and scoring of objective tests or assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist teacher with administrative records and required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help supervise students during the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunch, bus, playground).
• Notify teacher of special needs or problems of individual students.

Skills

Reading and math instruction support

Effective communication

Work well with children

Education

Associate's degree or two years of college

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

• Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or meeting formal academic assessment required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; work well with children; communicate effectively.
• Experience: Some experience working with children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• 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 the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a 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 the school day, inside and outside classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problem of individual students.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Customer Care Skills
• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff, and other professionals at all times.
• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages and route to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.
• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.
• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands, Physical Demands, and Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• 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.

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