• Job Description

  Req#: 5183220

  Job Title:	Instructional Para - Behavior	Calendar Days:	187
  Reports to:	Principal & Teacher(s) Assigned	Pay Range:	$23,158-$31,311
  Dept./School:	Assigned Campus	Pay Grade:	PPT3
  Date Revised:	August 2024	Funding Source:	Local

  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:

  • High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
  • Minimum of 48 hours college coursework required, or Associates Degree, or successful completion of the CAPE Test*
  • Valid Texas educational aide certificate

  Special Knowledge/Skills:

  • 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

  1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
  2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
  3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
  4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
  5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
  6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
  7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

  Student Management

  1. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
  2. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

  Other

  1. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
  2. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
  3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

  None

  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  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

  *Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.

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

• About the company

  3 square miles and serves the City of Sweeny and surrounding area.

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