Primary Purpose:

To be a floating substitute.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid educational aide I certification from the Texas Education Agency
• Associate’s degree or higher, or Two years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours), or Successful completion of local paraprofessional exam and high school diploma or GED 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively 

Experience:

• Some experience working with children 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

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

Student Management

7. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups. 
8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom.  This includes lunchroom,  bus, and playground duty. 
9. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. 
11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

          None

 

Equipment Used:

          Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment.

 

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress.  Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.