Asst. Instructional / Discretionary

Job Title: Asst. Instructional / Discretionary                              Job Type: Paraprofessional
Dept./School:  Schertz Elementary                                          Wage/Hour Status:  Nonexempt
Reports To: Campus Principal & Assigned Teacher(s)              Pay Grade: C1
Grade(s) / Level:   PreK-4th                                                       Days/Dates:  187
 

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Primary Purpose:

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
 
  Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• 48 college hours OR have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
• Bilingual Preferred

 
Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

  Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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.
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.
10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
12. Perform duties in areas as assigned by the principal.
     

Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (up to 60 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment
• Environment: Work inside, may work inside and outside; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

 

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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.
 
 
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