Job Title: Educational Aide – Head Start (Floater)         

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal           

Pay Grade: IS1 or IS2 

Dept./School: Assigned Campus(es)                                      

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.

NOTE: Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant, before continuing within the process towards possible employment. 

Primary Purpose:

Assist with the care and instruction of pre-school age children in activities designed to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start students in a positive, safe and supervised learning environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or Accredited General Equivalency Diploma (GED) 
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university or
• Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university and Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or eligible to obtain Valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or ability to complete CDA within two (2) years of employment or
• Region XX Paraprofessional Certificate and ability to obtain CDA within two (2) years of employment

 Head Start Performance Standards Requirements:

• Eligible to obtain a Paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification within thirty (30) days of employment
• Eligible to obtain First Aid and CPR certification and physical examination within ninety (90) days of employment

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with young children, parents and co-workers.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to work with students whose primary language may not be English.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction Planning and Delivery

1. Provide assigned instructional assistance and tasks under the general supervision of a certified teacher or teaching team, including assistance with supervision of students, planning and delivery of instruction.

Monitoring Student Progress

1. Assist with the physical care of children (toileting, meals, sanitation, etc.).
2. Assist in the implementation of activities which foster the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children.
3. Work cooperatively with teacher and staff to ensure safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate mealtime experiences for children.
4. Work with parents as the primary educator in their child’s education.
5. Serve as a positive role model for children and support the mission of EISD.
6. Participate in district and campus staff development programs that improve job related skills.
7. Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
8. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and Head Start program policies and procedures for classroom teachers, including daily attendance and punctuality.
9. Compiles, maintains and files all reports, records and other required documents.
10. Attend and participate in faculty and Head Start program meetings.
11. Comply with the Code of Ethics for Texas Educators.
12. Daily attendance at work and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
13. Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the supervision of students is required.  

Equipment Used:

• Computers and Computer peripherals, various software programs, teacher resource materials and equipment, audio-visual equipment, printers, copiers, fax machine, telephone.

Working Conditions: 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; occasional: lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint  of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others. Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration.