About this role
PRIMARY PURPOSE
To assist in providing students a well-organized, smoothly functional supportive environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or equivalent, required
Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required
Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
Special Knowledge/Skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English and Spanish; ability to work with at-risk students; ability to follow directions and carry out assigned tasks independently and in an organized manner, basic computer skills such as keyboard/word processing, preferred and sincere interest in positive attitude
Experience
One (1) year of experience in school setting, preferred
Experience in working with children,?preferred
Days: 187
Hourly Pay Range
Minimum: $14.00
Maximum: $19.34
Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 1. Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in the implementation of programs and services for students.
- 2. Be aware of instructional delivery strategies for students and instructional materials targeted toward struggling students.
- 3. Assist individuals or small group of students in completion of assignments or projects in an inclusion setting.
- 4. Work with individuals or small groups of students on reinforcement tasks along with the classroom teacher.
- 5. Maintain a classroom environment that exemplifies high expectations, quality and student success.
- 6. Collect and organize reports required by the District.
- 7. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, specialist aides, and administrators and instructional coaches to provide high-quality instructional support for students.
- 8. Coordinate instructional activities with classroom teachers, i.e. reading tests, remediating skills, etc.
- 9. Assist in making parent contacts as appropriate and within the confines of academic issues of the student.
- 10. Direct social/emotional issues to appropriate pupil services personnel.
- 11. Direct student in need of further assistance to the appropriate pupil services personnel (counselor, social worker, psychologist, etc.).
- 12. Assist in clerical duties.
- 13. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
- 14. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
EQUIPMENT USED
Copier, computer, multimedia equipment and other classroom/office machines
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands
Ability to maintain emotional control and to communicate clearly in stressful situations; make rational decisions under stressful circumstances; deal with special needs children in a firm, supportive, but non-emotional manner; dependability and punctuality
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Long periods of time standing; ability to assist in restraining students in crisis situations