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Instructional Assistant, General Education

sanchez elementary schoolMcAllen, TX

2 days ago

Occupations

Teaching Assistants, All OtherTeaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationTeaching Assistants, Special Education

Industries

Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsEducational Support Services

$14.00

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About the role

Job TitleTo 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:
  • Serve as a resource to principals and teachers in the implementation of programs and services for students.
  • Be aware of instructional delivery strategies for students and instructional materials targeted toward struggling students.
  • Assist individuals or small group of students in completion of assignments or projects in an inclusion setting.
  • Work with individuals or small groups of students on reinforcement tasks along with the classroom teacher.
  • Maintain a classroom environment that exemplifies high expectations, quality and student success.
  • Collect and organize reports required by the District.
  • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers, specialist aides, and administrators and instructional coaches to provide high-quality instructional support for students.
  • Coordinate instructional activities with classroom teachers, i.e. reading tests, remediating skills, etc.
  • Assist in making parent contacts as appropriate and within the confines of academic issues of the student.
  • Direct social/emotional issues to appropriate pupil services personnel.
  • Direct student in need of further assistance to the appropriate pupil services personnel (counselor, social worker, psychologist, etc.).Assist in clerical duties.
  • Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).Supervisory Responsibilities
  • NoneEquipment UsedCopier, 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

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$14.00

Experience level

Mid

Location

McAllen, TX

Occupation

Teaching Assistants, All Other

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

2 days ago

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