Aide - PK/ECSE (Bilingual Preferred) (Anticipated) (2024-25)

Primary Purpose

Assist the teacher in the instruction of students including those with identified disabilities. Assist in the preparation and organization of curriculum and classroom activities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• High school diploma or GED
• Educational Aide II Certification
• 48 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam
• Bilingual Spanish aides must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English
  
  

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use good judgment
• Ability to understand and comply with established procedures
• Ability to work well with children and adults
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Bilingual Spanish aides must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and English
  
  

Experience

• Some verifiable experience working with children preferred (e.g. daycare, Sunday school, sports, girl/boy scouts)
  
  

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist the teacher with instruction including preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist teachers in guiding individual students or groups of students in daily activities and instructional exercises assigned by the teacher including personal hygiene, appropriate dress, eating habits, appropriate behavior etc.
• Reinforce appropriate behavior in accordance with teacher's plans and assist in classroom discipline and behavior management as developed by the ARD committee, and school plan.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside classroom, in the lunchroom, and outside the classroom during arrival and dismissal.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Contribute to a positive school climate through use of praise and encouragement.
• Organize, clean, disinfect and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Administer to students with severe physical handicaps, lifting, feeding, cleaning, hygiene duties, and any other personal services that the student requires.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Effective communication
• Ability to maintain emotional control under emotional stress
  
  

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, occasional moderate to heavy lifting, riding school bus for community instructions
• Exposure to chemicals for cleaning
  
  

Terms: 183 days

Pay Grade: PARA 3