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College Station ISD is Hiring an Early Education Instructional Support Near College Station, TX
Job Title: Early Education Instructional Support Reports to: Director of Early Education Services and Assigned Campus Dept/Campus: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: Paraprofessional PG 3 Wage Status: Non-Exempt Days: 187 Primary PurposeAssist teacher(s) in preparation and management of classroom activities to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of preschool children. Build positive, healthy relationships with students and parents to encourage school readiness skills. Provide supervision for students while teachers and assistants have required breaks. QualificationsEducation/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate Degree (Early Education preferred) or valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred
Valid Texas educational aide certificate (may be obtained after hired)
Recent (within 12 months of hiring) physical exam and cleared tuberculosis test
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work well with children and families
Ability to communicate effectively
Willing to be trained in Conscious Discipline® and to implement in all situations with children
CPR and First Aid required, but may be obtained after employment
Experience
3 years of experience working with preschool children in educational settings preferred
Major Responsibilities And DutiesInstructional Support:
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
Fill in as a substitute in classrooms
Student Management
Use principles and practices of Conscious Discipline® philosophy in all situations involving instruction and student management
Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom, including mealtime, bus/car duty, field trips and playground management
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
Share responsibility for toileting or custodial issues
Have full mobility and willingness to stand, sit, carry, run and lift children and equipment as instructed
Other
Communicate any family information gained clearly and immediately to teacher
Communicate personal plans to teacher and other team members as applicable
Contribute with all Head Start staff to maintain positive and effective campus team
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
Participate to improve own professional performance through workshops, staff development, conferences, college courses, and other training opportunities
Follow campus and district directives, policies, and procedures
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by program or campus staff
Always conduct oneself in a professional manner, but especially during school hours and at school related events
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Equipment UsedPersonal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor Working ConditionsPhysical Demands/Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected. Frequent travel to assigned campuses, large number of telephone calls, several tasks open simultaneously, public relations and people skills are always required. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. College Station Independent School District reserves the right to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.