Instructional Aide

Position Summary:
The campus Instructional Aide assists school staff in delivering accelerated instruction to students, contributing to the achievement of the school's goals with the position serving primarily to facilitate Biology STAAR tutorials, Science course sessions and provide targeted academic support to enhance student success.


Qualifications:
Education/Certification and Experience
? High School Diploma or GED
? Valid Texas Paraprofessional Certificate or ability to obtain upon hire
? Must meet 1 of the 2 following criteria: Associate's degree, OR 60 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher learning

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
? Ability to work well with children, parents, and school staff
? Ability to use/learn basic computer applications
? Knowledge of general office equipment
? Effective communication skills (written and verbal) in English
? Ability to speak Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities and Duties:
? Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional activities as assigned.
? Maintain confidentiality of information.
? Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.
? Assist in supervising students throughout the school day as needed.
? Assist in the maintenance of administrative records and preparation of reports as required.
? Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment as assigned.
? Assist in preparing materials/displays for instruction or campus operations.
? Participate in staff development programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as required.


? Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software,
presentation equipment, copy machines, etc.)
? Intermediate skill in Data Entry, Database, Presentation, Spreadsheet, Word Processing/Typing
? Google suite of applications
? Video conferencing technology

Equipment Used:


? Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while understress.
? Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
? Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
? May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
? Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsive Education Solutions considers applicants for all positions without regards to race,color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. ResponsiveEd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Federal Grant-funded Position Notice: This is a grant-funded position and employees in grant-funded positions are hired only for the duration of the grant. Grant funded-employment is conditioned and contingent upon receipt of a full level of grant funding. If there is reduction in the grant funding or the
grant funding ceases, the employment position may be reduced or terminated by ResponsiveEd Texas.