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Education Service Center Region 11 (TX)

Sub Paraprofessional

Education Service Center Region 11 (TX), Keene, Texas, United States, 76059


Primary Purpose:

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

* Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups. * Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays. * Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments. * Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. * Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. * Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports. * Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers

Student Management

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Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. * Make teachers aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

* Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance. * Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned. * Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. * Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress