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If hired, the
State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check.
A cost of up to $49.00 will be charged for fingerprinting. PRIMARY PURPOSE
To assist teachers in the preparation and facilitation of appropriate learning activities and experiences to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
To provide bilingual support to students.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
Assist in the administration and scoring of testing instruments.
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day both inside and outside the building.
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
Assist in maintaining neat and orderly classrooms; Clean up materials at the end of the day.
Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Assist teacher in keeping administrative records and preparation of required reports.
Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Supervise classroom when teacher is attending scheduled meetings.
Supervise students getting on and off the bus and in the cafeteria.
Assist young children with personal hygiene needs to include toileting, diaper changing, tooth brushing, etc.
Supervise nap time
Assist with social skills instruction as needed for individual students.
Ability to work well with children, students, staff and parents.
Communicate with parents each day.
Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education / Certification / Experience :
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. Some college preferred.
Successful completion of Academic Assessment (ACC, Region 13 or LISD Local Assessment) or current TEA issued Educational Aide Certificate obtainable after hire ($32 fee requirement).
Some experience working with children preferred.
Fluency in Spanish required in order to provide bilingual services to students.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Knowledge of childcare best practices preferred.
Skill in positive behavior guidance preferred.
Ability to provide bilingual services and speak Spanish fluently with both students and parents; follow directions from multiple teachers and follow an assigned schedule;
communicate effectively; manage multiple priorities and projects; support multiple students, teachers, or classrooms as needed and work well with students, staff, and parents.
Mental / Physical / Environmental Demands
The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein;
however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and / or written instructions or other information.
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
Needs to move about inside the classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Frequent moving of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
Occasional requires lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work with frequent interruptions.
May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
Maintain composure and professionalism at all times.
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