TEACHER ASSISTANT

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Harmony Science Academy - City Place in Houston seeks an instructional aide to support teachers and students. Under supervision, you will assist with student goals, supervise during meals and events, and help prepare ARD/IEP documents.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, effective communication, and willingness to work in a classroom setting with occasional travel between campus locations. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and certification is preferred or achievable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 48 college hours preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or ability to acquire it.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of ARD/IEP paperwork and collects data for special education reports.
• Assists with planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individuals and groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Program planning

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma

48 college hours

Texas Educational Aide Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

Harmony Science Academy - City Place (PK-7)

City

Houston

Job Description

JOB GOAL: Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Servesin a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educationalprograms and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is
  appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of
  special education reports and documents.
• Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students
  and groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
  to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
  calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.