Title I Assistant (Woolley)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite-Isd is looking for a Paraprofessional - Campus/Instructional Assistant to support at-risk students in achieving academic success. This full-time role involves assisting with learning materials and tutoring.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. The position begins as soon as possible and includes responsibilities such as operating school equipment and supporting instructional personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials.
• Tutor students in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Operate standard school equipment.
• Execute daily plans under teacher direction for at-risk students.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work well with students

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Type: Paraprofessional - Campus/ Instructional Assistant

Pay Grade: 1

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Principal

This position is funded with Title l, Part A and continued funding of this position will be based on the availability of Title l, Part A funds.

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• To assist the Title l schoolwide campuses in carrying out duties necessary to provide academic support to at risk students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Ability to work well with students
• Ability to communicate effectively.

EXPERIENCE

• None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist instructional personnel with the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
• Operate standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, etc.
• Execute daily plans under the direction of the teacher for the at-risk students.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned by principal.
• To help at risk students master instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Applying common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 40 lbs.
• Use hands to finger, handle, as to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms.
• Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.