Position Type:
Paraprofessional - Teacher Assistant
Date Posted:
10/3/2024
Location:
Barbara Walker Elementary School
Job Title: Teacher Reports To: Principal Contract Days: 184 Days Starting Base Pay: Based on Teacher Salary Scale Primary Purpose:
To support and assist teachers in the areas of preparation, management, and instruction in the classroom.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two (2) years of study at an institution of higher learning Valid Texas educational aide certificate Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of general office equipment Enjoy work with small children
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Experience:
Experience working in children Major Responsibilities and Duties: Communicate with children in a positive and encouraging way. Give support to teachers in whatever manner is needed. Self-help skills including eating, drinking, toileting, diaper changing, dressing, hand washing, brushing of teeth. Give emotional support to children. Accompany students to nurse when ill. Prepare and maintain materials needed for classroom. Obtain and assemble manipulatives. Operate various office machines. Instruct small groups. Reinforce classroom management under the direction of teacher. One-on-one instruction with children. Record data for report cards. Inform teacher of any special problems or needs of students. Supervise children during recess. Monitor students during bus duty and other times as needed. Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents. Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district-approved website. Maintain confidentiality. Follow district safety protocols and emergency produces. Supervisory Responsibilities:
None