05 - Instructional Assistants
Date Posted:
8/1/2022
Location:
Deer Creek Elementary
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Salary Range:
Full/Part-Time:
Work Days/Year:
$16.69/hr + approved work experience
Part Time
184 days
If hired, the State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49.00 will be charged for fingerprinting.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To assist in the instruction and implementation of a program designed to meet the needs of gifted students in grades kindergarten through fifth.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Follow directions from QUEST teacher and work with elementary age students.
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Work with individual students or small groups to complete instructional tasks assigned by the teacher.
- Assist in monitoring testing situations.
- Assist in supervising students throughout the school day both inside and outside the building.
- Inform teacher of any special needs or problems of individual students.
- Assist in maintaining a supportive, caring and challenging learning environment.
- Assist in communicating with parents, faculty and other groups.
- Assist in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
- Supervise classroom when teacher is attending scheduled meetings.
- Supervise students getting to and from the QUEST classes.
- Assist students with hands-on projects, library research, computer processing programs and classroom activities.
- Demonstrates regular and prompt attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Certification/Experience:
- At least 48 semester hours (or equivalent trimester hours) of college work, or an Associate degree or higher, or a Highly Qualified Certificate issued by ACC, Region 13, or an equivalent institution.
- TEA issued Educational Aide Certificate - obtainable after hire ($32 fee requirement).
- Some experience working with children preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively; manage multiple priorities and projects; use computer and application software; work well with students, staff, and parents.
Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands
- Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
- Needs to move about inside the classroom or campus to monitor students as necessary.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
- Frequent moving of small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
- Occasional requires lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions during portions of work day.
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
Equal Opportunity Employer