PRIMARY PURPOSEAssist the teacher in the preparation instruction and management of activities which will enhance student success.QUALIFICATIONSEducationCertificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours requiredParaprofessional Certification preferred required upon employmentSpecial KnowledgeSkillsAbility to work cooperatively with students and adults strong interpersonal skills ability to speak read write and follow written and oral instructions in English and in Spanish First Aid and CPR Training preferred basic computer skills preferredExperienceExperience working with children preferredDays187Hourly Pay RangeMinimum 13.75Maximum 19.25NoteStarting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each persons job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReinforce instruction with large and small groups of students.Assist teacher in maintaining a safe attractive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.Assist the teacher with clerical duties and record keeping.Assist with the preparation of instructional materials.Operate equipment to augment ongoing instruction by the teacher.Follow McAllen ID customer service standards.Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor primary evaluator.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneEQUIPMENT USEDComputer copiers multimedia equipment and other classroomoffice machinesWORKING CONDITIONSMental DemandsMaintain emotional control under stressPhysical DemandsEnvironmental FactorsVarious body movements to facilitate instruction i.e. dancing running bending skipping etc. occasional lifting andor moving up to 45 pounds and over ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene as required assist in the restraining of students in crisis situations.