Middle School Specialized Learning Aide

Job Details: Job Location: Plano Campus - PLANO, TX 75093, Position Type: Part Time, Job Category: Education, Mission: To assist Christian parents by helping equip students to embrace Biblical truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ. Employee Profile: Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: Acceptance without reservation of the PCA doctrinal beliefs A strong clear Christian testimony A mature, godly spirit A person of faith and prayer Personally, the employees life shall reflect: A lifestyle of biblical integrity A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness The ability to listen and respond to counsel Duties and Responsibilities: Supports the teacher with maintaining a safe and orderly lab environment, grade book, student records and test monitoring Helps with classroom organization and clean up Assists Learning Lab Teacher in preparing and implementing required activities to support student learning and acquisition of organizational skills. Examples include: assisting students by encouraging and checking recording of assignments in agenda books, teaching organizational and study skills, etc. Utilizes appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline Assists in implementing procedures and supervising students in the classroom Maintains classroom supply lists and inventory Communicates and shares ideas/concerns with Learning Lab teacher and Learning Lab Director Maintains a professional attitude with regards to parents; allowing the teacher to discuss any behavior or academic problems with the parents and allowing the teacher to meet with parents for conferences Maintains professionalism in regards to making any personal phone calls or taking care of personal business during time scheduled to be with a class and/or teacher Maintains confidential information by professional handling and filing of appropriate forms Prepares reports by following up on assigned projects Attends all Learning Lab staff meetings Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops; reviewing professional publications, and/or participating in professional organizations Other duties as assigned by the Learning Lab Director or supervisor Qualifications/Skills: College degree and/or Aide experience preferred Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) Good computer skills and knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook Organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills Professional telephone and office etiquette Flexibility to work on different projects as needed Ability to maintain emotional control and patience under stress Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving Ability to cooperate successfully as a member of a team Prestonwood Baptist Church member preferred. Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment Conditions: Talking expressing ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students/parents and co-workers accurately, loudly or quickly Hearing ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and to receive detailed information through oral communication Standing and walking for sustained periods of time moving about on foot for lecturing and monitoring students in the classroom, as well as throughout the building and playgrounds Stooping, crouching, crawling and kneeling ability to assist small children with various needs Climbing, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling and Lifting ability to pick up small children as need as well as for classroom set up purposes; occasional lifting between 30 50 pounds Repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and fingers Close visual acuity required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and reading Environment is primarily indoors in a classroom environment as well as intermittent outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold Works in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts #J-18808-Ljbffr Prestonwood Christian Academy