SPED Paraprofessional

MCDADE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; McDade (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MCDADE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking an instructional aide to support students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. You will assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities and help maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with instructional materials, scoring tasks, and helping substitute teachers as needed. Bilingual ability is preferred and an Associate degree or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college; ESSA assessment requirements met.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Bilingual preferred.

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 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.
• Supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Skills

Bilingual preferred

Instruct reading/writing/math support

Effective communication

Work well with children

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college

ESSA assessment requirements met

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose

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

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 university preferred.
Have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Bilingual preferred.
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

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

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