What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Start Classroom Instructional position at McKinney ISD?
JOB STATUS: UNTIL FILLED POSTING DATE: 01/14/2025 POSTING NUMBER: 00006917 LOCATION: Lawson Early Childhood POSITION TITLE: Head Start Classroom Instructional
Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist the teacher in the supervision and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of one or more certified teachers.
Essential Functions
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers when needed
Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
Participate in staff development training programs, bilingual staff development, faculty meetings, and special events
Assist throughout the school to maintain safety of students
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
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
Other: Work as a team member and with peers, teachers, campus personnel and principals; professional demeanor, resourcefulness, communicate effectively with diverse groups and accept supervision; work without day-to-day supervision; regular and punctual attendance at the workplace. Required to assist with diapering of small children. May be required to lift young children. Maintain flexibility as a floater among the preschool classrooms.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluations of At-Will employees.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Experience
Experience working with children preferred
Requirements
Education / Certification:
High School Diploma or GED equivalency and a minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit or an Associate's Degree
Certification by another school district of meeting the NCLB "Highly Qualified by assessment" requirements will be accepted in lieu of college credit
Educational Aide Certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification within one year of employment
Special Knowledge and Skills
Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
General knowledge of office equipment
CONTACT INFORMATION: Reports to: Principal APPLY TO: SALARY: Pay Grade: Paraprofessional (1) DAYS: 187
Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Assist the teacher in the supervision and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under the supervision of one or more certified teachers.
Essential Functions
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers when needed
Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
Participate in staff development training programs, bilingual staff development, faculty meetings, and special events
Assist throughout the school to maintain safety of students
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
WORKING CONDITIONS
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
Other: Work as a team member and with peers, teachers, campus personnel and principals; professional demeanor, resourcefulness, communicate effectively with diverse groups and accept supervision; work without day-to-day supervision; regular and punctual attendance at the workplace. Required to assist with diapering of small children. May be required to lift young children. Maintain flexibility as a floater among the preschool classrooms.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board Policy on Evaluations of At-Will employees.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Experience
Experience working with children preferred
Requirements
Education / Certification:
High School Diploma or GED equivalency and a minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit or an Associate's Degree
Certification by another school district of meeting the NCLB "Highly Qualified by assessment" requirements will be accepted in lieu of college credit
Educational Aide Certificate from the State Board for Educator Certification within one year of employment
Special Knowledge and Skills
Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
General knowledge of office equipment
CONTACT INFORMATION: Reports to: Principal APPLY TO: SALARY: Pay Grade: Paraprofessional (1) DAYS: 187
