Educational Aide

Educational Aide (General)

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Campus Principal, Asst. Principal, or his/her designee and teacher assigned. Pay Grade: IS 1. Dept./School: Elementary/Secondary Education Length of Contract: 10 mos.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED Texas Education Agency paraprofessional educational aide certificate
• Experience working with children
• Ability to get along with others and follow directions while working independently
• Computer/typing skills and/or willingness to learn

Job Goal:

The role of the educational aide is to assist classroom teacher(s) in facilitating student achievement; assist the teacher(s) in contributing to the educational system as a whole and to the growth of each student; assist the teacher(s) in aiding each student in developing skills, acquiring knowledge and achieving maximum potential.

Major Duties:

• Supervises small group student activities
• Conducts one-on-one instructional activities
• Performs clerical (instructional) activities for the classroom teacher
• Distributes and collects instructional material
• Assists in classroom management and supervision
• Set up and assist with supervision of listening stations and/or centers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity and other atmosphere conditions
• Possible travel by car, van or bus, and working alone or with others
• Physical ability to do lifting of 10 lbs. or more, talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running and the ability to move with agility
• The ability to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning and seizure activity
• Knowledge of or ability to learn behavior management intervention techniques
• The ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• The ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to cope with biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate in oral and written form in English
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to follow directives from the principal, associate and assistant principal

General Employee Requirements:

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students

Appraisal:

Performance of this job will be appraised in accordance with Board Policy DNA. This job description/appraisal form is the instrument to be used for appraisal of this position. Appraisal is a continuous process designed to improve the quality of performance and may affect the recommendation for employment. A performance scale from 5 to 1 will be utilized. 5 = Clearly Outstanding; 4 = Exceeds Expectations; 3 = Meets Expectations; 2 = Below Expectations; 1 = Unsatisfactory; 0 = Not Applicable. This Job Description/Appraisal must be reviewed and agreed to by the employee and supervising administrator as witnessed by the following signatures:

Appraisee's Signature: Date: Appraiser's Signature: Date: