Job Title: Assistant Instructional (ISS) Job Type: Paraprofessional
Dept./School: Samuel Clemens High School Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports To: Campus Principal Pay Grade: C3
Grade(s) / Level: 9th - 12th Days/Dates: 187 (2024-2025 School Year)
Primary Purpose:
Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Work under supervision of certified teacher.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
- 48 college hours or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Valid Texas educational aide certificate
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to work well and interact with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
- Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
3. Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
4. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
5. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
6. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
7. Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
8. Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
9. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
10. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
11. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
12. Perform duties in areas as assigned by the principal.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Use:
- Copier, computer, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment.
Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting, including possible physical activity or interaction with children.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
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