Para Professional PEIMS/ISS

PARA-PROFESSIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job
Reports to: Principal/Teacher Date Revised: February 2021
Dept./School: Campus Assigned

Primary Purpose:
Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associate’s degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal
academic assessment as required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Valid Texas educational 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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
1. Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or
small groups.
2. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
4. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
5. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
6. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management
8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes
lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
9. Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Records and Reports
10. Collect and enter attendance and PEIMS data into established database and verify accuracy
according to prescribed procedures.
11. Assist parents, students, and faculty with questions regarding student attendance, report
attendance problems to administration as needed.
12. Compile, maintain, file, and distribute all reports, records, and other documents as required by the
Student Attendance Accounting Handbook.

Other
13. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
14. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
15. Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
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