Para Professional

POSITION TITLE:    Instructional/Teacher Assistant
LOCATION:     Chisum Elementary
LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:  10 Month (165 days)
POSITION SUMMARY:
 The classroom aide prepares and assists teacher in the preparation of 
 class room materials.  The aide will also be available for early morning 
 duty, lunch duty, and bus duty in the afternoons.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Education/Certifications: Para Professional Certification or Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
• Valid Texas education aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:
Some experience working with children

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Instructional Support
Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise 
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Applications need to be submitted through the Region 8 Employment System.