Terms of Employment:

10 months/ 183 days per year.  Salary is at Instructional Support Pay Grade IS1 at an hourly rate of $11.00 or IS2 at $11.99, with verification of 48 college hours, on the EISD Compensation Plan. Annual salary range is 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:

• High School Diploma or Accredited General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and
• Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college/ university or
• Passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test or Hold No Child Left Behind (NCLB) certificate
• Eligible to obtain a Paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification

Experience

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

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals in a professional manner.
• Ability to assist students with academic work at the academic grade level appropriate for the assignment.
• Ability to work as a member of a team to provide assistance to students.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

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