What are the responsibilities and job description for the EDUCATIONAL AIDE position at School of Science & Technology?
Job Descriptions- Human Resources Department
Position: | Teacher Assistant | ||
Department/Campus: | Campus | Reports to: | Dean of Academics |
FLSA Status: | Nonexempt | Pay Grade: | PG- 1040 |
Job Type | Full Time | Work Hours | Normal School hours |
JOB GOAL | |||
Under direct supervision, performs instructional duties or may deliver direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Assists with test administration. May provide specialized assistance for students with special needs. |
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
- Experience working with children is preferred.
- Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an individual child.
- Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating an environment that is appropriate for learning.
- Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and programs. o Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters data for completion of special education reports and documents.
- Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
- Ability to organize special programs for assigned campus.
- Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
- Ability to analyze data
- Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.
- Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
- Position is in classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
- Moderate travel is required.
