What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Aide II - High School position at Windham School District?
Job Title: Education Aide II - High School
Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Pay Group: P10 Salary Plan
Primary Purpose: Assist teachers in creating a safe and stimulating environment for students.
Qualifications
Education/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma from an accredited high school or high school equivalency.
Two years full-time wage-earning experience in general clerical, secretarial or educational duties.
Experience working in an educational setting preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to work with students and teachers effectively.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Assist with the monitoring of the students participating in the program.
2. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials.
3. Assist with administration and scoring of assessments and work assignments.
4. Maintain the security and inventory of computers and classroom equipment.
5. Facilitate classroom activities during the absence of the teacher.
6. Assist students at varying levels of educational achievement.
7. Assist with clerical duties as required.
8. Conduct instructional exercises as assigned by the teacher.
9. Work with individual students and small groups.
10. Assist in the supervision of students inside and outside the classroom.
11. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Policy, Reports, and Law:
13. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.
14. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily, punctual attendance at location of work assignment.
15. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.
16. Execute duties in a professional, ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247, Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Working Conditions:
Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written), ability to instruct, ability to speak, ability to reason, ability to compile data, ability to interpret policy, ability to interpret procedures and data, ability to concentrate, ability to memorize, ability to alphabetize, ability to understand verbal and written instructions, ability to organize, ability to analyze, ability to maintain emotional control, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform full duties of position, lift and carry less than 31 pounds, walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs and ramps, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing (with aid), visual acuity, speaking, travel by car, van, or airplane, driving of car/van, distinguishing colors, occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.
Environmental Demands:
Work inside and outside, noise, radiant/electrical energy, work alone, work with others, around machines with moving parts and objects, possible exposure to microwaves in use, exposure to hot and cold temperatures, exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.
**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
