Senior Instructional Aide: Library & Student Support

WHARTON ISD

Wharton (TX)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WHARTON ISD is seeking an instructional assistant to support certified staff and assist students in the classroom to meet instructional goals. The role frees teachers from non-professional duties, enabling focus on curriculum and program development.

The aide will reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and computer skills, work with students individually or in small groups, assist with assessments and record-keeping, and help with behavior management to maintain a safe learning

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Responsibilities

Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.