Teacher Assistant, A+/Computer Lab (Midland Freshman High School)

POSITION:Teacher Assistant of A+ Credit Recovery Computer Lab
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 184
PAY GRADE: Instructional PG-2
DIVISION: Academics
DEPARTMENT: Learning, Leading, and Innovation
REPORTS TO: Principal and Teachers Assigned
SUPERVISES: None
EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED and/or 30 semester hours of an accredited college or university
• Educational Aide Certificate from state of Texas

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience working with children
Position Function/Purpose
Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of the Computer Laboratory and classroom activities and administrative requirements.
Major Responsibilities
1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
2. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
3. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
4. Assist the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
5. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
6. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
7. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
8. Assist in inventory, care and maintenance of equipment especially the computers.
9. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
10. Participate in in-service training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
11. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Qualification Requirements
1. High School Diploma or GED. 30 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR meets NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals.

1. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Educational Aide Certificate (personal expense)

Educational Aide certificate as established by the State Board for Educator Certification. The applicant for the educational aide certificate shall
1. hold a High School diploma, the equivalent of a High School diploma, or higher;
2. have satisfied one of the following requirements:
a. have three creditable years of experience, as defined in Chapter 153, Subchapter CC, of this title (relating to Commissioner's Rules on Creditable Years of Service), as either an educational aide I or II; or b. have completed 30 semester credit hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas;
3.and have experience working with students and parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
3. Ability to work with students
4. Knowledge of general office equipment
5. Basic academic skills
6. Possess, or be willing to apply for, a TEA Paraprofessional Certificate (personal expense)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Moderate standing
2. Stooping
3. Bending
4. Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.)
5. Ability to see computer
6. Regular attendance required.
Equipment used
1. Telephone
2. Computer and printer
3. Copy Machine
4. Audiovisual equipment
Work Environment
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
1. Busy classroom environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.