Prekindergarten Aide

Southwest ISD; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest ISD in Texas is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist teachers and support student learning. This role focuses on helping individuals or small groups achieve skill objectives while maintaining a well-organized classroom environment that enables all students to benefit from the instructional program.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with an ESSA/NCLB certificate or an associate degree or 48 college hours, plus fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with ESSA or NCLB certificate or an Associate degree or 48 college hours from an accredited college
• Fingerprinting check must have satisfactory outcome
• Experience working with children is preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicate and work with students, parents, community, co-workers and administration.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills introduced by the teacher.
• Read aloud to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication.
• Alert the regular teacher to any problems or special information about a student.
• Assist in monitoring the students throughout the school day, inside and outside of classroom.
• Serve as the chief information source for substitutes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Classroom management

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

GED

Associates degree

48 college hours

Job description

Primary Purpose:

To assist the classroom teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED and ESSA or NCLB Certificate
OR Associates degree or 48 college hours from an accredited college
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Good organizational skills
Good classroom management skills
Maintain confidentiality

Experience:

Experience working successfully with children (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Ability to communicate and work with students, parents, community, co-workers and administration.
2. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
3. Reads to students, listens to students read, and participates in other forms of oral communication with students.
4. Alerts the regular teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
5. Assist in monitoring the students throughout the school day, inside and outside of classroom.
6. Serves as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
7. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
8. Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling

Motion:

Repetitive hand motions and reaching

Lifting:

May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs.)

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, ability to read selected instructional material instructions; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; patience and tolerance

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.