Terms of Employment:

10 months/ 183 days per year.  Salary is at Instructional Support Pay Grade IS2 on the EISD Compensation Plan. Entry level rate of pay is $11.99/hour with additional consideration based upon directly related experience.

Primary Purpose:
This position will assist individual students and small groups in academic content areas as needed. Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.

NOTE: Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by applicant.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college/university or

Must meet one of the following:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or regional accrediting agency) and minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college/university
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or regional accrediting agency) and Passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test or Hold No Child Left Behind (NCLB) certificate-Region XX

Standard Requirements:

• Eligible to obtain a Paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification within thirty (30) days of employment

Experience:

• Work related experience with students (church-related schools, private schools, day camps, youth groups, licensed day care centers or similar experiences). 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist in maintaining student records and provide feedback as requested by teacher.
2. Assist individual students and small groups in academic content areas as needed.
3. Conduct instructional activities outlined by the teacher and work with students to develop skills.
4. Assist with supervision of students, instruction or activities that may fall within or outside the cla.ssroom environment.
5. Assist with maintaining a safe, neat and orderly classroom.
6. Follow District guidelines in maintaining classroom management, discipline and confidentiality.
7. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
8. Participate in required staff development, faculty meetings, special events and District sponsored activities.
9. Assist with the preparation of instructional materials and classroom displays.
10. Assist students with reading, writing, testing or any other preparation or activities.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Factors:

Lifts/Carries 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance. Pushing/Pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically. Maintain emotional control under stress. Continual walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and twisting. Work indoors and outdoors in varying climate conditions. May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others.