High School Life Skills Paraprofessional

Madisonville CISD•MADISONVILLE, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The paraprofessional shall work under the supervision of a certified teacher and shall assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.

Requirements

At least two years of post secondary education; or a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to demonstrate necessary skills on a formal state or local academic assessment
Meet NCLB requirements
Texas instructional aide certificate
Ability to work well with children
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children preferred
Some experience in instructional training preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local policy.
Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Conduct instructional exercise assigned by the teacher with individual students or small groups.
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
Assist in supervision of students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
Assist the teacher and/or grade level in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
Participate in staff development training to improve job performance and attend faculty meetings and special events as needed or assigned.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Duplicate, collate, and bind instructional and testing materials for teachers.
Laminate instructional materials for assigned grade level or campus.
Provide clerical assistance to the school office as needed.
Maintain confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as assigned.