Aide, MTSS

Instructional Aide

Instructional Aide Status: Non-Exempt (At-Will) Reports To: Principal or Designee Terms: 179 Days Department: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: PT1, PT2, PT3 or PT4

Primary Purpose

To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED Valid Educational Aide Certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification Must meet all highly qualified "Every Student Succeeds Act" (ESSA) requirements

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to successfully interact with students, professional employees, parents, and district patrons Ability to read and understand operating instructions and assist with the writing of reports Bilingual desirable depending on campus programs and needs Ability to work across multiple school settings Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

Technical knowledge of data processing systems General computer skills/experience Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. The employee must maintain emotional and physical control under stress. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Ability to lift and transport 40 pounds over a distance of 10 feet without assistance.

Essential Functions

1. Perform tasks under the general supervision of a certified teacher or program director. Some assignments require joint supervision with other aides. 2. Release the teacher from routine tasks and participate in selecting, planning, organizing, and evaluating. Provide assistance to teacher exercises as directed by the teacher. 3. Assist students with programmed or precise units of instruction and scores objective measurement instruments, assists in working with individual students and with groups. 4. Duplicate material; record grades and attendance; prepare instructional aids including displays and mock-ups; assist with play area activities; assist with operation and use of educational media; assist in teaching routines; work with individual students in drills and exercises. 5. Assist with the management of inventory documentation. 6. Promote and maintain high standards of safety and good housekeeping in all working conditions. 7. May assist with school level projects, such as lunchroom and recess supervision; bus loading and unloading; health screening, fund raising, conferencing with parents, extracurricular activities; and general office duties. 8. Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community. 9. Participates in in-service training programs as necessary to meet the needs of assigned students.

Specific Major Duties and Responsibilities

PT1 Pay Grade

Instructional Provide general, supportive, and specialized classroom services at the direction of the teacher by assisting individual students, recording performance scores, preparing instructional materials, and by assisting in instruction and activities with students with widely differing abilities. Physical Education Provide general, supportive, and specialized classroom services. Assist with physical education program.

PT2 Pay Grade

(ML ) Multilingual Learners - Provide general, supportive, and specialized classroom services. Assist ELL and DL students in the classroom setting. (ISS ) In-School Suspension - Work with and supervise students in a controlled environment. Monitor and maintain appropriate student behavior in the center. Distribute assignments to students as necessary. Monitor completion of work and maintain a related list of work completed by students. Communicate with teachers and administrators concerning student behavior. Learning Lab Provide general, supportive, and specialized classroom services. Assist with computer instruction and specific course work. Media Support Ensure efficient operation of the Media Center, emphasizing the daily function and procedures of the Media Center as well as support services for the Campus Media Specialist.

PT3 Pay Grade

Instructional Technology - Supervise students in a technology lab and facilitate the instruction of technology applications and keyboarding curriculum. Assist teachers in integrating technology tools that support content objectives in all content areas. Model technology strategies for students, which integrate technology and content objectives. STEM - Ensure efficient operation of the STEM lab, emphasizing the daily function and procedures of the STEM Lab as well as support services for the STEM Instructional Coach. Establish continuous network with campus, and community partnerships by recruiting parent volunteers, and collecting and organizing resources aligned with school needs for the STEM Lab. Provide general, supportive, and specialized classroom services at the direction of the teacher by assisting students academically and behaviorally in the general education setting. Creates, monitors, and provides communication strategies to effectively disseminate information regarding partnership successes and opportunities internally and externally via NCISD communication tools.

PT4 Pay Grade

Behavior - MTSS - Mentoring individual students or small groups throughout the school day in the classroom and school environments to provide for the social/emotional, behavioral, academic, and functional needs of students. Assists campus RTI/MTSS Specialist to ensure that support is provided to individual or small groups of students in managing their emotions, forming and maintaining healthy relationships, making good decisions, and coping with everyday social and academic challenges. Assists the classroom teacher with implementation of the behavioral, academic, and social/emotional interventions listed on the student's intervention plan as well as data collection and progress monitoring to provide information on the student's progress. MTSS (Stronger Connection Grant) - This position supports the campus MTSS Instructional Coach. The specific duties of the paraprofessional consist of helping with the implementation of campus and classroom Tier 1 initiatives, assisting teachers with classroom management, modeling Tier 1 expectations across the campus, and providing support for projects identified by the Tier 1 team.

The above statements are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The Superintendent or designee may assign additional duties when deemed appropriate.

Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, as applicable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties required for this position as outlined above. I understand the duties and can perform all essential job functions listed above.