Mesquite: Instructional Aide SPED 26-27 SY

ESC Region 11•Mesquite, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and supervision of the Principal, the Instructional Aide is responsible for providing appropriate learning experiences designed to help students fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. This role involves supporting a certified classroom teacher in various instructional and classroom management tasks.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of organization.
Ability and/or willingness to learn to use and understand Microsoft Office for spreadsheets, letters and other written communications in order to effectively communicate information with employees, administration and the Board.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Regularly required to sit; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
Educational Aide certification required.
Must meet Highly Qualified status.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively communicate in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and prepares instructional activities, materials, learning centers, and assessments as needed.
Provides whole group, small group, and/or one to one instruction in both inclusion and pullout settings.
Conducts guided reading sessions, administers progress monitoring assessments and maintains related student data.
Maintains student lists, tracking forms, and informational reports as required by Principal and/or instructional leadership team.
Collaborates with the classroom teacher to set up and maintain a classroom environment conducive to maximizing learning.
Manages student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, the student handbook, and campus procedures.
Works cooperatively with support teachers and aides (SpEd, ESL, TAG, RTI).
Monitors students in various settings (classroom, drop off, pick up) as assigned by campus administration.
Maintains a professional relationship with students, parents, faculty and staff.
On-site regular attendance.
Participates in staff development activities to improve job related skills.
Provides effective classroom instruction and follows lesson plans in the absence of the classroom teacher.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality of student information.
Participates in extracurricular activities, district/school committees, and other opportunities to develop a positive school community.
Understands and complies with all district policies, procedures, and expectations, as articulated in the employee handbook or as communicated by administration.
Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal, and Chief Academic Officer.