Educational Aide

Compass Connections • Robstown, TX

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About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Compass Connections is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

Requirements

• GED or high school diploma as required by state regulations.
• Three (3) years of experience in a classroom, community service, and/or an education setting.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
• Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Some college coursework in teaching Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language at all levels of education.
• Certifications: First Aid CPR Emergency behavior intervention.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and be inside the classroom no later than 15 minutes before students arrive.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
• Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the teacher and direct care staff.
• Interact with children in ways appropriate to the child's growth and development.
• Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily and quarterly.
• Assist the teacher with preparation, instruction, and clean-up of materials and activities daily.
• Serve as a substitute teacher as needed.
• Perform extensive data entry of student information to include assessment results and grades.
• Preparation and execution of effective lesson plans.
• Administer a variety of assessments to assist in identifying progress.
• Documenting and recording scores and other relevant data.
• Maintaining classroom presentation to promote both an aesthetically pleasing and safe environment.
• Assist ESL Facilitators in the instruction of basic subjects.
• Attend all planned Educational Services functions: e.g., open houses, in-services, and teacher workdays required for other teaching staff.
• Answer and make telephone calls, file, send faxes, make copies, and perform other clerical duties as needed.
• Serve as a tutor to students between the ages of 5 to 17 years of age, working on a broad array of tasks at various grade levels.
• Carry out supervisory teacher duties promptly and reasonably, when necessary, as agreed on with the teacher.
• Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
• Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED