<p>Position: Instructional Paraprofessional</p> <p>Campus: KE Little Elementary School</p> <p>Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt</p> <p>Immediate Supervisor(s): Campus Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned</p> <p>Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual</p> <p>Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual</p> <p>PRIMARY PURPOSE:</p> <ul> <li>Assist teachers in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements </li><li>Work under the supervision of a certified teacher </li></ul> <p>Education/Certification:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED </li><li>Valid Texas educational aide certificate </li></ul> <p>Qualifications for paraprofessional (PK-12 instructional aides):</p> <ul> <li>Must have completed at least 30 college hours; or </li><li>Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or </li><li>Met a rigorous standard of quality, demonstrated through a formal State or local academic assessment </li></ul> <p>Special Knowledge/Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions </li><li>Good interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to work well with students and staff </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Some experience working with children </li></ul> <p>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:</p> <p>Instructional Support:</p> <ul> <li>Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays </li><li>Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments </li><li>Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom </li><li>Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment </li><li>Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports </li><li>Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers </li></ul> <p>Student Management:</p> <ul> <li>Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, work with individual students or small groups </li><li>Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside, and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty. </li><li>Keep the teacher informed of the special needs of students </li></ul> <p>Other:</p> <ul> <li>Participate in staff development training programs to improve job perform </li><li>Participate in faculty meetings and special events </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>EQUIPMENT USED:</p> <ul> <li>Copier, computer, audiovisual equipment </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <p>Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain emotional control under stress </li><li>Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting </li></ul>