What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K/Kinder LEP Summer School Aide (Special Education) position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
03/05/2025
CLOSING DATE:
04/16/2025 11:59 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
00006975
LOCATION:
McNeill Elementary
POSITION TITLE:
Pre-K/Kinder LEP Summer School Aide (Special Education)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist and support the classroom teacher and to provide effective direct instruction to students in a positive teaching-learning environment and in a variety of instructional settings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Cooperatively perform tasks under the supervision of assigned certified professional employees in a variety of instructional settings.
- Provide assistance to teachers and related service personnel in preparing and implementing instructional curriculum, and daily classroom routines.
- Work with individual students and with groups as directed.
- Anticipate the needs of the teacher(s) and students to maximize instructional time on task.
- Assist in testing routines including data collection and criterion-referenced assessments.
- Operate, store, and use educational media, computers and equipment as directed, including special lifting devices.
- Engage in activities, which promote positive communication and understanding school and community.
- Participate in in-service training workshops as required by the District, principal or designee (i.e. academic instruction, crisis management, compliance training, lifting techniques, etc.).
- Appropriately manage students physically, verbally, and non-verbally who may be out of control, working collaboratively with the instructional team.
- Provide or assist students to manage activities of daily living (i.e. toileting, changing, diapering, eating, and positioning).
- Keep data and compile records as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification/Minimum Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Title 1 Funded Campus: 48 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR meets NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
- Non-Title 1 Funded Campus: 30 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR three years full-time work related experience with special needs students in an instructional or child care facility
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Constructive and cooperative attitude toward the duties of the aide, the school, the staff and the students
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively both verbally and non-verbally
- Ability to read, write, and implement instructions designated by teachers/supervisors in order to fully implement student IEPs
- Ability to follow directives and perform tasks necessary to ensure the safety of students at all times
- Ability to change diapers, feed and care for children ages 3-21 who may have significant physical and mental disabilities
- Ability to work with students who demonstrate emotional, social, and behavioral difficulties
- Willingness to attend training to obtain certification in the District's crisis prevention and management program
OTHER INFORMATION:
EQUIPMENT USED: Uses computer, special technology devices, copy machine, and audiovisual equipment - Working Conditions: ***MENTAL DEMANDS: Reading (manuals and applying instructional strategies), Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), Reason and understand verbal instructions, Maintain emotional control under stress ***PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Heavy lifting (45 pounds or over with assistance or with a lifting device), Heavy carrying (45 pounds or over with assistance or lifting device), Reaching above shoulders, Walking (2 to 4 hours per day), Use of fingers (record keeping, typing, writing, computer), Standing (80% of the day), Repeated bending (50% of the day), Specific visual requirements (activity sufficient for reading/writing and supervising students), Specific hearing requirements (take verbal directions, listen to determine and respond to students’ needs, activity sufficient to monitor children's safety), Traveling to many settings on/or off campus ***ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Outside and inside (classroom, community and recreational sites including swimming), Microwaves, Sunlight exposure, Work with hands in water
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
APPLY TO:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Reports to: Summer School Principal/Administrator
SALARY:
$13.00 per hour
DAYS:
Salary : $13
