Primary Purpose:
To assist certified professional staff with students in all educational environments to meet instructional goals and objectives.
Salary: $7.25 Hourly
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
A senior in Victoria ISD
Enrolled as a student in the Education and Training Pathway
Currently hold or working on obtaining their Educational Aid Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Use standard office equipment such as computers and copiers.
Knowledge of proper school procedures and etiquette
Ability to establish and maintain solid customer service relations with general public, student, employees and outside organizations.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Strategies
Assists teaching staff and campus administration in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize learning opportunities for all students
Assists and guides all students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
Works with assigned students individually, in small groups, or whole group to reinforce and re-teach basic learning.
Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
Assists all students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising bus duty, playground duty, car duty and other related noninstructional areas. 8
. Assists staff in preparing educational materials as needed.
Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Other duties as assigned
Student Growth and Development
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Be a positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
Classroom Management and Organization
Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Communication
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
Professional Growth and Development
Participate in professional development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, moving of small equipmen