Educational Aide

Compass Connections•Los Fresnos, TX

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! This role involves supporting teachers in the classroom, interacting with children, assessing student progress, and performing various administrative and instructional duties. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and treats all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
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.
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.
Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.
Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Some college course work in teaching Science, Social Studies, Math, Reading, Writing, and English as a Second Language at all levels of education, and/or social work.
First aid, CPR, Emergency behavior intervention certifications.

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 child 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 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.
Assist the ESL Facilitators in in maintaining order and discipline in the classroom.
Communicate all relevant concerns about students to the Lead ESL Facilitator.
Accuracy in record keeping and data entry.
Be supportive of Compass Connections Educational Services Department on campus and in the community as well as being loyal and complimentary of administration, staff, and fellow colleagues.
Interact with children in ways appropriate to promote healthy child growth and development.
Help assess and evaluate each student’s progress daily, weekly, and monthly.
Assist the ESL Facilitator with preparation, instruction, and clean-up in the classroom.
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 other clerical duties as needed.
Serve as tutor to students between the ages 5 to 17 years of age working on a broad array of tasks at various grade levels. Answer questions about classroom assignments and provide individual instruction and guidance.
Carry out supervisory teacher duties in a prompt and reasonable manner, when necessary, as agreed on with the teacher.
Handle all student information with utmost confidentiality.
Other job duties as assigned.
Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.