Teacher Aide - Elementary

Teacher Aide – Elementary

Full-time 10 months

Elementary School Teacher Aides work with a variety of students and teachers to provide student support. Our ideal candidate is industrious, flexible, cooperative and familiar with child development and educational best practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Work with students individually or in small groups both in and out of the classroom setting

· Maintain detailed records of students’ progress on instructional or behavioral goals

· Ensure that students have all materials necessary for class activities

· Coordinate with classroom teachers to determine daily tasks

· Operate equipment including computers, printers, photocopiers, and laminators

· Under the supervision of specialists, execute therapeutic regimens

· Adhere to accommodations in students’ IEPs and 504 plans

· Lead activities designed to foster students’ mental, physical, and social development

· Assist and monitor student testing for state and district tests

· Provide extra help as needed to students with physical, mental, or linguistic limitations

· Supervise lunches, bus loading and unloading or car rider drop-off and pick-up

· Grade assignments and record results in school computer system

· Support students with assistive devices and supportive technologies

· Supervise students in various settings including classrooms including playgrounds

· Enforce school rules and policies

· Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions as requested

· Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements and Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED; Preference given to those with a passing score on the Paraprofessional test or college credit hours in childhood development/education.

· At least one year of relevant experience in an educational setting

· Exemplary written and spoken communication skills

· Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team

· Effective multitasker; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines

· Must pass background check and have references verified prior to employment

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required

· Ability to complete and maintain PCM (Professional Crisis Management) and or ACTT (Aggression Control Techniques Training) Certification

· Willing to be moved as assigned

Characteristics of Rowlett Staff Members

· Models and infuses 7 Habits behaviors and language in interactions with students, families, colleagues, and visitors

· Participates in school/community activities that support the Rowlett reputation and traditions

· Willingness to engage in school/culture development activities and committees

· Timely with arrival, attendance, and responses to communications

Physical Requirements

· Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

· Bend, sit, kneel, stoop to assist with age appropriate skills and student interaction

· Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

· Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects

· Understand the speech of another person

· Speak clearly so listeners can understand

· Focus on one source of sound and ignore others

· See differences between colors, shades, and brightness

Benefits

· Competitive Salary

· Referendum Bonus

· Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS)

· Rich medical health insurance benefits with strong employer contribution to premium

· One year’s salary equivalent in free life insurance

· Paid Teladoc membership for employee and all members of household

· Voluntary benefit options that include:

· Long-term disability insurance

· Short-term disability insurance

· Supplemental life insurance for employee and dependents

· Hospitalization insurance

· Accident insurance

· Critical illness insurance

· Supplemental retirement investment program

· If desired, additional earnings available through Aftercare, Enrichment, and Tutoring programs

Pay Scale: Teacher Aide

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20